1 lb. extra lean ground beef
Or 1/2 lb. beef & 1/2 lb. Italian ground sausage
1 lg. onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
Garlic to taste
Oregano to taste
Basil to taste
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Dash of pepper
12 oz. can tomato paste
14 oz. can stewed tomatoes
4 oz. can sliced ripe olives

Brown beef and/or sausage in large saucepan. Add onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook until tender. Drain grease. Add oregano, basil, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Stir in tomato paste and stewed tomatoes. Simmer for at least 20 minutes, the longer the better. Add ripe olives, just before serving.