Thick and spicy spaghetti sauce1

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesOnions, chopped
2mediumsGreen peppers, chop
1cupChopped celery
3Cl Garlic, minced
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2Pounds ground beef
1packFresh mushrooms, sliced
36-oz cans tomato paste
116-oz can whole tomatoes
Undrained & chopped
38-oz cans tomato sauce
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
2teaspoonsChili powder
2teaspoonsDill weed
2teaspoonsWhole 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)