Bolognese

            Though it is traditionally served with spaghetti, this classic Italian meat sauce goes well with virtually any type pasta! I love this dish because the best part of it are the leftovers which usually make a good sloppy Joe. Plus, everything taste better the next day, right? This is a quick and easy meal for one of those long and rainy days we've been having.

6 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons double-concentrate tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic and onion; saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the beef and raise the eat slightly. Saute the beef until it has lost all its pink color and left a brown laze on the pan, about 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, stir in the remaining ingredients and gently boil until thick, 15-20 minutes. Serve over cooked pasta :)