Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce – TartAmour

Ingredients

• 400 g of pasta (penne or spaghetti works well)
• 500 g of ground beef
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can (400g) of chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional for a bit of heat)
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)