SO-EASY SPAGHETTI SAUCE

By curly

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2-1/2 cups tomato juice
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• Hot cooked spaghetti
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 330mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, seasonings and beef mixture.

Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Yield: about 2-1/4 quarts.