Grow your own Pasta Sauce Kit

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork for richness)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red wine (optional but adds depth)
6-8 ripe San Marzano tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1/2 cup beef broth or water
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:
1. Boil water and drop in the tomatoes for 30 seconds. Move them to ice water, peel off the skin, and chop.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Pour in red wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well.
6. Add broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve over your favorite pasta and top with fresh basil or parsley. Enjoy!