John Besh's Hearty Baked Pasta

INGREDIENTS

3	tablespoons olive oil
1	onion, chopped into small pieces
1	carrot, peeled and diced
2	cups diced cooked meat
2	cloves garlic, chopped
1	tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1	teaspoon dried oregano
2	cans 12-Oz diced tomatoes
	salt
	ground pepper
1	pound pasta, cooked as package instructed
1	cup shredded mozzarella cheese or other cheese you enjoy. Cheddar would be good too with chicken

INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Pre-heat the oven to 400º. In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium high heat add the onions and carrots and cook until lightly browned. This should be about 10 minutes. Add the beef , garlic, and pepper flakes. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat and then bring back down to a simmer. Season with the salt and pepper.
2.	Add the pasta and basil into the pot. Pour into a baking pan. Top with the cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese has melted and browned a little.