Ashley's Spaghetti Sauce
1 1/2 lbs ground beef or turkey (you can make w/o meat if you prefer)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt (, or to taste)
ground pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomato
8 ounces fresh mushroom, sliced and sauteed in butter(optional, my kids do not like this so i make on side)
parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
Brown the meat, onion and garlic in olive oil with the bay leaves, oregano, basil, Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper.
Add tomato paste, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Use sauce to top your cooked spaghetti.
Top with sauteed mushroom if you want.
Sprinkle Parmesan on top. Enjoy!
