4–6 servings
Heat the tablespoon of olive oil in a wide, deep skillet (mine is 4 quart, about 10 inches wide, 3–4 inches deep). Add the ground beef, onion, and pepper and cook until browned then drain off the fat. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, red wine, 1/2 cup water, sugar or honey, salt, and garlic powder. Simmer 10 minutes.
Add pasta and 1 cup water. Stir to combine, bring to boil, then lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Taste pasta, it should be "just about done", if not, simmer an extra 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat, put lid back on and let sit 5 minutes. Ready for dinner!