Thick & spicy spaghetti sauce

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2.00largeOnions, chopped
2.00mediumGreen peppers, chop
1.00cupChopped celery
3.00Cl Garlic, minced
2.00tablespoonOlive oil
2.00Pounds ground beef
1.00packFresh mushrooms, sliced
3.006-oz cans tomato paste
1.0016-oz can whole tomatoes
Undrained & chopped
3.008-oz cans tomato sauce
2.00tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
2.00teaspoonChili powder
2.00teaspoonDill weed
2.00teaspoonWhole oregano
(continued on sauce2)

Directions

Brown ground beef with onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in hot oil in large dutch oven. Cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble; drain well, and stir in remaining ingredients. Cover, bring to boil, and reduce heat to simmer for an additional 2 or 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves and serve over pasta of choice. Sprinkle with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. (Please note that this recipe is continued on the next entry as THICK & SPICY SPAGHETTI SAUCE2)