Slow Cooker Beef Pappardelle

Ingredients

• 30 mL (2 tbsp.) olive oil
• 1 kg (2 lb.) stewing beef, cubed
• 500 mL (2 cups) small carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 500 mL (2 cups) beef broth
• 1 540mL (19 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 340 g (¾ lb) pappardelle
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Saputo Pecorino Romano, for garnish