olive oil for sautéing

1 large onion diced

3 cloves of minced garlic

1 lb ground beef

1 Tbsp tomato paste

1 cup of a good red wine

1 28-oz can San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes with the sauce roughly chopped in can

1 can of kidney beans washed and drained

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 cayenne pepper

salt

pepper

28 oz water

1 zucchini julienned till seeds (optional)