This is a recipe a friend of mine brought back on a post card from TN when she saw Graceland. It makes a bunch, and it is much nicer than the jarred sauce.

Ingredients

12 serv.

uncooked spaghetti↗2 lbs
chopped onion1 cup
chopped celery1 cup
chopped bell pepper1 cup
chopped garlic1⁄2 cup
chili powder↗2 tablespoons
bay leaves↗2 tablespoons
italian seasoning↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
ground beef↗2 lbs
salt↗2 tablespoons
pepper↗2 tablespoons
tomatoes↗1 lb
catsup↗1 cup
tomato paste (medium sized)↗2 cans
sugar↗3 tablespoons
tablespoon vegetable oil↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1
Heat oil in large skillet.
2
Saute onion, bell pepper, celery,& garlic until tender.
3
Add ground beef.
4
Mix well adding salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
5
Cook until tender.
6
Add tomatoes and tomato paste, catsup, sugar, chili powder, and Italian seasoning.
7
Simmer for about 2 hours.
8
About 15 minutes before sauce is done, drop spaghetti in large kettle 3/4 full of boiling water.
9
Cook 10 minutes and drain spaghetti.
10
Pour sauce over spaghetti and mix well.
11
Serve hot and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Source: food.com

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