Katie's Spaghetti Sauce

Total Time: 6 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 4 bell peppers, chopped
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 lb mushroom (any on hand)
• 6 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 -12 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup any 'drinkable' red wine (our fave is chianti by ruffino)
• 4 (12 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 3 -4 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

• 1 in a large kettle, brown beef with veggies. add the tomato paste.and continue browning.
• 2 add the rest of the ingredients and top off with approx 8 cups of water.
• 3 simmer for 4 to 6 hours. never put the lid on tight -- it will make your sauce watery!
• 4 stir frequently.have plenty of crusty italian bread on hand for dipping (taste testing)!