Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

Here’s a quick, no-fuss throw-together simmer recipe that’s great for family gatherings. Serve as a main dish, or a side. Zip it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like.

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs. ground beef 1 large onion – chopped 1 large bell pepper – chopped 1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms 3 cans (15oz. each) crushed tomatoes 1 (6oz.) can tomato paste 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tbs. sugar 1 tbs. mild chimayo chili powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning 1 tsp. worchestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and pepper until browned. Drain off fat.

Add the mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 1.5 hours.

Serve over your choice of noodles.

Serves 12.