Heirloom Tomato Meat Sauce with Gluten Free Plain Fettuccine

Heirloom Tomatoes can be found easily at farmer's markets, and they are becoming more common in most supermarkets.  In this recipe, we used Traditional Barrel Aged Balsamic Vinegar and Barrel Aged Worcestershire.  All of the flavors used in this recipe come together to make a great dish!

Heirloom Tomato Meat Sauce with Fettuccine
Serves 4

 Ingredients:  
1 12 oz package - Pastamore Gluten-Free Plain Fettuccine
1 lb - 80/20 ground beef
1.5 lbs - heirloom tomatoes (any variety)

1/2 - medium yellow onion

1 stalk - celery

1 - large carrot

1 tsp - Pastamore Traditional Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar

1 tsp - Pastamore Barrel-Aged Worcestershire

2 Tbsp - sunflower or vegetable oil

1/2 tsp - garlic powder
1/4 tsp - red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp - thyme

1/8 tsp - smoked paprika

To taste - salt and black pepper
2 cups - water

Directions: 1.  Heat a large pot on the stove over medium heat. 2.  Rinse and clean the celery and carrot, remove skin from onion, and mince all of the vegetables.  Add the vegetable oil to the hot pot, and then add the minced vegetables and red pepper flakes.  Cook until the vegetables are translucent and then add the ground beef.  Cook until the meat is browned. 3.  Chop the tomatoes into 1/4" x 1/4" pieces and add to the pot.  Cook until the tomatoes are broken down (10-15 minutes) and add the Pastamore Traditional Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Pastamore Barrel-Aged Worcestershire, and all of the spices.  Add the water and bring to a boil.  Once a boil is reached, reduce to a simmer and and cook for a minimum of 20 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper.  Cook longer if the sauce is too watery and add more water if the sauce becomes too thick. 4.  Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat.  Bring to a boil and then add the Pastamore Gluten-Free Plain Fettuccine.  Cook until al dente, and then drain using a colander.  Rinse thoroughly with warm water and add to the pot of meat sauce.  Mix until evenly coated and serve immediately.