INGREDIENTS
2
small onions, peeled and quartered
2
large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 tbsp
olive oil
4
garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp
dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp
crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp
salt, divided
1 lb
extra-lean ground sirloin
3 1/2 cups
unsalted chicken stock
6 tbsp
sliced fresh basil, divided
2 tbsp
unsalted tomato paste
1 tbsp
red wine vinegar
12 oz
uncooked whole-wheat chiocciole or rigatoni (such as Bionaturae)
1
carton strained tomatoes (such as Pomì)
4 oz
fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1 oz
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)