This dish is pure comfort food. The hearty meat sauce has such a beautiful aroma from the unique spices, with just enough heat. Whenever I make it, it brings my family to the table in no time. Leftovers as just as tasty the next day and this sauce freezes beautifully. You can use ground beef or chicken in this recipe or to make the sauce vegetarian, replace the beef with textured soy protein (ground round). It will also have great flavor.

• Ingredients
• 1 pound fusilli
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1, 15 oz can of crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fusilli and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and onions and saute for 5 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Next add the ground beef and saute for approx 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and red wine vinegar. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sauce to pot with the pasta, and toss to combine. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.