Conchiglie

Instructions

1. Cook the conchiglie in a large pot of salted water until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and brown it, breaking it up well, for about 6 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, then the chopped tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper and basil.
5. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes over medium heat until it thickens.
6. Drain the pasta, toss it with the sauce, the mozzarella and the Parmesan, and serve hot.