Divine Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Divine Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 15 fresh mushrooms, sliced; 5 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 4 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound spaghetti

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 large onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
15 fresh mushrooms, sliced
5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound spaghetti

Directions

1

In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; cut up any remaining chunks of beef and reserve.
2

In a large saucepan, combine whole tomatoes and paste; mash until smooth. Cover and heat on low.
3

In a large skillet over medium heat, quickly sear onion and celery until transparent; add to tomato sauce in saucepan. In same skillet, saute bell peppers and mushrooms for a few minutes, but do not allow them to become soft; add to tomato sauce.
4

Add Italian seasoning, dried red pepper flakes, bay leaves, basil and garlic to tomato sauce; add beef and mix. Remove cover, simmer over low heat and continue to simmer all day, stirring occasionally.
5

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
6

Add sauce to pasta; serve.