INGREDIENTS
1/4 lb
Bacon or pancetta, lean
1 lb
Ground beef
1
Bay leaf
1/4 lb
Cremini mushrooms
2
large clove Garlic
1
Onion, medium
2 tbsp
Thyme, fresh
3 tbsp
Tomato paste
2 cups
Veal or beef stock
1
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp
Butter
1
Grana padano
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 pound long, Italian-style ridged macaroni (called maccheroni rigati or ziti rigate)