Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 onion, diced
2-lg cans crushed tomatoes
1 can diced Italian style tomatoes, with juice
1 T Italian seasoning
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
pinch red pepper flakes
1 box Barilla penne pasta, cooked al dente

Brown ground beef in large stock pot. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine and sauce reduces slightly.

Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta and add to meat sauce. Toss to combine and top with shredded parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic cheese bread. Yummy!!! Enjoy!