1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, broken up
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms (do not drain)
1 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper, if desired
1 (1 lb.) box spaghetti
2 tbsp. soft butter
grated Parmesan cheese

Brown sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic: Drain. Add next 6 ingredients: simmer uncovered 20 minutes. Prepare spaghetti according to package directions, then drain. Toss with butter. Serve sauce over spaghetti, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Enjoy!

Submitted by: Phyllis Chittum