Penne Rustica

Name: Penne Rustica
Ingredients: 1 bulb of garlic; 8 ounces penne, dried; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 7 ounces green bell peppers, small dice (1/2-inch pieces); 5 ounces yellow onions, small dice (1/2-inch pieces); 4 ounces carrots, shredded; 2 tablespoons basil, dried; 1 lb lean hamburger; 14 teaspoon kosher salt; 14 teaspoon black pepper; 15 ounces tomatoes, rough chop; 15 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned); 4 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated; salt & freshly ground black pepper

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Ingredients

1 bulb of garlic
8 ounces penne, dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
7 ounces green bell peppers, small dice (1/2-inch pieces)
5 ounces yellow onions, small dice (1/2-inch pieces)
4 ounces carrots, shredded
2 tablespoons basil, dried
1 lb lean hamburger
14 teaspoon kosher salt
14 teaspoon black pepper
15 ounces tomatoes, rough chop
15 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
4 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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["Start by prepping the ingredients.", "Cut the top off of the garlic bulb and drizzle with half a Tablespoon of the olive oil.", "Sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper and wrap tightly in aluminum foil.", "Place the wrapped garlic bulb in a 425 degree (Fahrenheit) oven for 45 minutes.", "Cook the penne in about half a gallon of boiling, salted water for about 10 minutes or until al-dente.", "When the penne and garlic are done, set aside and start on the main dish.", "In a pot with high sides over high heat, add the remaining 1-1/2 Tablespoons of olive oil, the chili flakes, and the fennel seeds.", "Stir a bit to keep from burning only until the oil is flavored and slightly reddish.", "This should only take about a minute or two, depending on what \"high heat\"" is on your stove top.""