Believe it or not, this recipe started out as a literal school project. When we were in elementary school, my sister was tasked with making a volcano for a project at school. While most kids made theirs using baking soda and pop or vinegar, my mom helped her create an edible version. My family centers everything around food, so it’s not surprising that my sister’s volcano was constructed from ground meat and a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, with cheese as the exploding lava. B
