"Pasta with meat sauce is a rustic, hearty meal that's not only easy and quick to make, but versatile as well. Choose any type of ground meat or cut of pasta you like and round out the meal with a salad and if you're feeling indulgent, a few slices of garlic bread and a glass of Chianti...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb lean ground meat (beef, pork, turkey or chicken)
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10 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, rigatoni, spaghetti)
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 carrot, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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4 to 5 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 cups diced tomatoes
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Parmigiana-Reggiano for grating