Mary's spaghetti sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround chuck
1Onion, chopped
1Green bell pepper, chopped
1cupChopped celery (opt)
¼teaspoonGround oregano
12ouncesTomato paste
3cupsWater
2teaspoonsPaprika
1teaspoonGarlic powder
2teaspoonsGranulated sugar
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Brown meat in large heavy pan. Add onion, green pepper and celery; saute until onion is translucent. Add oregano, tomato paste, 3 cups water, paprika, garlic powder, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat at least 2 hours; the longer the better. Skim fat from surface.

Serve over cooked pasta or use in Spanish rice, as a sauce for pizza or in any dish that requires tomato sauce. Mary Gourley, Florissant Submitted By DOROTHY THOMPSON On 05-09-95