Paccheri Al Ragù di Genovese
paccheri, candele, pennoni, or ziti broken in half (about 400 grams) • carrot • celery stalk • sweet onions, such as Montoro or red onions (about 1 kg) • cherry tomatoes or a little tomato paste (optional) • beef or veal roast, top round, pork shoulder, or rump (about 500 grams) • prosciutto or pancetta (about 100 grams) • extra-virgin olive oil • lard • Grated Parmesan cheese • Parmesan rind (optional) • white or red wine •