Mamma Mia Meat Sauce

By cndoyle87

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground chuck
• 4 28-oz. cans tomato sauce
• 1 18-oz. can tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 c. dried parsley (1 c. is correct)
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. crushed garlic (about 3 cloves)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 whole bay leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In a large (at least 6-qt.) pot, cook the meat until it loses its pinkness. Drain the fat, then return to the heat; add the remaining ingredients. Bring in to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring often. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve over pasta or use in manicotti or lasagna recipes.