Homestyle Pasta Sauce
My parents got divorced when i was 12, and so began the tradition of
Steps
Set a large pot of salted water on to boil , and prepare the desired amount of pasta.
Meanwhile , peel and chop the onion and garlic.
Peel and grate the carrot.
Grate the zucchini.
Prepare the mushrooms and pepper if using.
Put the meat in a very large skillet , with the oil if the meat is very lean , and fry , breaking it up into small bits , until browned.
When it is half done , add the onion , and continue cooking until there is not any red left in the meat and the onion is translucent.
Stir the garlic into the meat for a minute , then add the grated carrot and zucchini , and the pepper and mushrooms if using.
Mix well.
Continue cooking , stirring frequently for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Season with the salt , basil and oregano.
Mix in the crushed tomatoes and the tomato paste.
Reduce the heat and simmer until well amalgamated.
Mix in the tabasco sauce , and serve over hot pasta.
Ingredients
onion, garlic, vegetable oil, ground beef, carrot, zucchini, pepper, button mushrooms, salt, basil, oregano, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tabasco sauce