Heat a large saucepot with no oil.

Add ground beef, pork, and onions. Season with rosemary, thyme, oregano, crushed pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

When meat is nearly browned, add garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add red wine and bay leaf. Reduce until nearly dry.

Add tomatoes. Stir. Bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

Remove bay leaf. Add sugar and vinegar. Cook 2 minutes.

Toss noodles with about 3/4 of the cheese and just enough sauce to cover. Ladle more sauce atop to serve as desired.

Garnish with basil and remaining cheese.

Variations; Savory, beef stock, tomato paste, bell peppers, paprika, shallots, habanero, bacon, pancetta, ham, capers, heavy cream, eggplant, fennel, olives, saffron, spinach, balsamic, port wine, worcestershire sauce, sage, arugula, asiago, fontina, gruyere, sherry