Hot Bolognese Rigatoni

A spicy classic! Video instructions can be found here: https://youtu.be/qy0BvjDwTsI

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb rigatoni pasta
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  medium onion
• 1  large carrot
• 1  celery rib
• 1⁄2 green pepper
• 1⁄2  red pepper
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  pinch nutmeg
• 1⁄4 lb ground beef
• 16  ounces  dam salsa
• 3  sprigs fresh basil

Directions

1. Cook 1 lb. of Rigatoni Noodles.
2. Heat 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil in a Large Saucepan.
3. Add Mirepoix and Sauté until the onions start to become translucent, about 6 - 8 minutes.
4. Mirepoix: 1 Medium Onion, 1 Large Carrot, 1 Celery Rib, ½ Green Pepper, ½ Red Pepper, 2 Garlic Cloves.
5. Add Tang Seasoning: ½ tsp Thyme, ¼ tsp Oregano, ¼ tsp Basil, ⅛ tsp Salt, ⅛ tsp Pepper, pinch Nutmeg.
6. Mix in ¼ lb of Ground Beef.
7. Let simmer for 6 - 8 minutes, until the beef is lightly browned.
8. Mix in 1 jar of DAM Salsa, (we suggest DAM Hot Salsa) ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, and ¼ cup Cream. Then fold in precooked Rigatoni Noodles.
9. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh Basil.