1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. of rotini pasta 1.5 lbs. ground beef 1 yellow onion chopped 6 cloves chopped garlic 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp of each: oregano, Italian seasoning blend, garlic powder (salt, cracked black pepper and crushed red pepper to taste) 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes 1 cup of pasta water 2 cups whole milk mozzarella *Cheese Balls: 15 oz. ricotta, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup of grated Pecorino or parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh Curley parsley,