• prep: 10 min
• cook: 20 min
• total: 30 min

servings:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef (may use 1/2 sausage)
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 15 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes with seasonings, drained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp EACH chicken bouillon, sugar, dried basil
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried parsley
• 3 cups water
• 12 ounces uncooked penne (about 3 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese

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