A Classic Meat Sauce with Linguine

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil To Saute Shallots And Garlic And For Pasta Water
• 1 whole Large Shallot, Diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 pound Ground Chuck Or Sirloin Beef
• 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
• 28 ounces, fluid Can Crushed Tomatoes With Basil
• 15 ounces, fluid Can Of Tomato Sauce
• 1 dash Red Wine (Merlot)
• 1 pound Linguine Pasta
• 2 pinches Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (per Person) For Garnish

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add diced shallots and cook until soft and translucent.
3. Next add diced garlic and cook for one minute.
4. To that, add ground chuck and cook until browned.
5. Season the meat with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
6. Add the can of crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
7. Add a large splash of red wine, stir, cover and reduce heat to low for about 15-20 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
9. When the water has reached a boil, add the pasta and some olive oil and cook as directed on the box.
10. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce (when sauce is finished).
11. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and garlic toast.
12. Serves about 6-8 people!

olive oil, shallot, garlic, ground chuck, salt, red pepper, tomatoes, tomato sauce, red wine, parmesan cheese

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/a-classic-meat-sauce-with-linguine/ (may not work)