Rigatoni Pasta with Meat Sauce

 6 slices of bacon (put in freezer on a baking pan for 20 minutes to cut easier)

oil

1 lb ground beef

1 onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

thyme

tomato paste

vegetable broth and wine vinegar

canned whole tomato (squeeze to crush tomatoes)

parsley or basil

2 tsp butter

grated Parmesan cheese

Rigatoni Pasta

 

In a skillet on med/high heat ad 2 oz olive oil. Add onions and garlic. Add dried thyme and tomato paste.  Add broth and vinegar. Add canned tomato, pepper, and a splash of water.  Put lid on top for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Cook pasta in boiling salted water. After an hour put pasta directly into the sauce and 2 to 3 ladles of pasta water. Add parsley or basil, chopped and a pat of butter.  Add grated Parmesan cheese and serve.