Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1 small Onion ((finely diced))
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves ((finely diced))
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil ((chopped, plus more for garnish))
  • 1-2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes ((depending how much spice you want))
  • (1) 6-ounce can Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or Dry White Wine ((I use beef broth but if you use wine, add 1/2 teaspoon more salt))
  • (1) 28-ounce can Diced Tomatoes ((peeled))
  • 1-2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or Half-n-Half
  • 1 lb. Pasta ((of choice))
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instruction

  • Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet or pot.  Add ground beef and cook on medium-high heat until it is partly browned. Break up the meat and stir often with a wooden spoon.
  • Add onion, garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes.  Cook until the meat is completely browned and the onions are translucent about 7-8 minutes. 
  • Add the tomato paste and beef broth.  Cook for 3 minutes.  Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper and lower heat to medium.  Simmer sauce for 10-15 minutes.  
  • While sauce is simmering, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
  • After the sauce is simmered, stir in heavy cream. 
  • Serve with freshly cooked pasta and top with fresh parmesan cheese and basil.