Spaghetti Sauce

Spaghetti Sauce

(this recipe was adapted from Once-A-Month Cooking)

Makes 12 cups

1 lb. bulk Italian sausage (or 1 lb. ground beef or turkey instead)

1 1/2 c. finely chopped onion

1 12 oz. can tomato paste

3 28 oz. cans of stewed tomatoes with peppers, onions, celery

2 c. water

4 tsp. minced garlic (4 cloves)

4 bay leaves

4 tsp. dried basil

2 tsp. dried oregano

3 T. parsley

Brown meat with onion in skillet.  Place in large crockpot.  Puree tomatoes in blender or food processor a few seconds then add to crockpot. Add the rest of ingredients to the crockpot.  Cook 2-3 hours on HIGH.

This sauce is great for lasagna, spaghetti, baked ziti, pizza casserole, etc.  Easy to make the night before cooking day.  ;o) 

For freezer: Cool completely.  Package in Ziploc Freezer bags or small containers.

To Serve:  Thaw 24 hours in fridge.  Warm in pan on stovetop.