We tried this recipe: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/penne_pasta_with_meat_sauce/ Our modifications: first, we used 28 oz crushed tomato in lieu of chunky tomato sauce, which we added immediately to the cooked garlic-onion mixture and let simmer for while we browned the ground beef separately and cooked the pasta. We also doubled the amount of garlic. Second, we used fresh marjoram, oregano, rosemary, and thyme in lieu of Italian seasoning and other dried herbs. Finally, we seasoned to taste with a splash of red wine, balsamic vinegar, and fruit-infused balsamic vinegar. (Oct. 2016)
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