1 jar classical spaghetti sauce
1 small can tomato paste plus 3 cans of water
1 large can tomato sauce
1 large can tomato puree
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/2 tsp. onion powder or minced onion
1 bouillon cube chicken or beef
1/2 tsp. black pepper
crushed red pepper if desired
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. ground round beef
1 tube Bob Evans or Jimmy Dean sausage

In large pot put olive oil, onion, garlic, bay leaf and cook for one minute until you smell the wonderful aroma.

While the oil is hot, add the tomato paste. Let the tomato paste fry in the oil with the other ingredients for 30 seconds and add the three cans of water, and remaining sauces and puree.

Add the seasonings and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and cover or put into a crock pot to prevent burning.

Place the sausage and beef on a cookie sheet in one piece and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350F degrees, covered. Remove from oven, chop, and add to sauce. Add mushrooms if you like them.

I cook my sauce for around 5 to 6 hours on low.

That's all folks!

Submitted by: Mary Delia