For 1 lb ziti, mostacioli, etc.
Brown
1 sliced onion
1 clove garlic
in
olive oil
Then further brown it with
about 1 lb chopped chuck roast (not ground beef!)
Add (optional)
1 chopped chick breast, skinned
and brown that, too.
Add
1 small can tomato paste
1 15 oz can chicken broth
1 15 oz can water
salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Paprika to cover top of sauce (2t?)
Cinnamon to cover top of sauce (2t?)
Nutmeg, somewhat less (1/4 tsp)
Then add
1 finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
Optional:
Toss in a pot-roast here; add a little liquid to nearly cover it
Finally:
Lots of chopped parsley (1/2cup?)
Cook about 3 hours