Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu

Name: Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients; Short Rib Ragu; 2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup red wine (optional); 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 2 cups beef broth; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); 1 bay leaf; Pasta; 1 pound pappardelle pasta; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving; Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish