Pasta alla Marlboro Man
What you need:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 heaping tsp. ground thyme
- 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus some
- 1 to 2 lb. Rigatoni pasta (I used penne)
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and stir, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and ground thyme. Add tomatoes and stir.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, covered. Stir occasionally.
- Uncover pot and cook for another 30 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to directions and drain.
- Stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup Parmesan and serve over cooked pasta. Top with more Parmesan, if desired.
Recipe from The Pioneer Woman