1 1/2 lb. ground round beef
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. of crushed garlic
1 coarsely chopped green pepper
10 coarsely chopped mushrooms
3 (8 oz. ea.) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
4 tbsp. sugar
1/4 cup ketchup (Hunts)

Brown ground beef in olive oil with garlic until done. Drain. Add green pepper, mushrooms, tomato sauce, paste, diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then add the sugar and ketchup. Simmer for another 45 minutes and you have a great sauce for just about any pasta.

Submitted by: Shannon Huff