Divine Spaghetti Sauce

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 stalks of celery, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 15 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Details

Servings 7
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 390mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan, combine whole tomatoes and paste; mash until smooth. Cover and heat on low.

2. In large skillet over medium heat, quickly sear onion and celery until transparent; add to tomato sauce in saucepan. In same skillet, saute bell peppers and mushrooms for a few minutes, but do not allow them to become soft; add to tomato sauce.

3. Add Italian seasoning, dried red pepper flakes, bay leaves, basil and garlic to tomato sauce; add beef and mix. Remove cover, simmer over low heat and continue to simmer all day, stirring occasionally.

4. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

5. Add sauce to pasta; serve.