Ingredients:
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or pork
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 (14 oz.) can fire-roasted, diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 to 8 cups of water
- 8 oz. mafalda or bowtie pasta
- 1 Tbsp. dried basil, or 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions:
- Brown the ground beef or pork in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to season.
- Add the chopped onions and continue cooking until the onion is translucent and soft, about 5 minutes
- Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes
- Cook for another couple minutes then add the tomato paste. Cook until the tomato paste turns a brown color
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and the bay leaves. Add the water
- Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes
- After 30 minutes, add the pasta and cook according to the instructions on the box
- After the pasta is cooked, stir in the basil and additional salt and pepper if needed
- To serve, scoop a couple ladles in a bowl and spring with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
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