So Easy Spaghetti Sauce

By ezunich

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.

2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese.