Recipe Name Meat Sauce Submitted by imaluckydog Recipe Description Hearty meat sauce for Pasta or Eggplant Parmesan Quantity 1 Quantity Unit Large Casserole Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 80

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onion, chopped 3 clove garlic minced 2 medium Carrots, raw 2 stalks large (11"-12" long) celery 1 pound Beef, ground, 5% fat 2 links (4" long) italian sausage, removed from casings, browned 56 ounces diced tomatoes (28 oz can) 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons basil, dried 2 teaspoons oregano, dried 2 teaspoons parsley, italian, chopped 1 teaspoon thyme, dry, ground 1 teaspoon red peppers (hot), crushed 2 tablespoons, crumbled bay leaf - 2 WHOLE - NOT CRUMBLED 1 tablespoon sea salt, to taste 1 tablespoon black pepper Steps Sequence Step 1 In a large saucepan (or electric skillet) Heat oil medium heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Stir occasionally until softened about 5 minutes. Add beef and sausage meat. Cook until no lumps and meat no longer pink. Add tomatoes ( Kitchen Ready), breaking up with back of spoon. Add spices and herbs. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until reduced and thickened slightly. Discard Bay leaf.