Divine Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 15 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound spaghetti

Directions

In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; cut up any remaining chunks of beef and reserve.

In a large saucepan, combine whole tomatoes and paste; mash until smooth. Cover and heat on low.

In a large skillet over medium heat, quickly sear onion and celery until transparent; add to tomato sauce in saucepan. In same skillet, saute bell peppers and mushrooms for a few minutes, but do not allow them to become soft; add to tomato sauce.

Add Italian seasoning, dried red pepper flakes, bay leaves, basil and garlic to tomato sauce; add beef and mix. Remove cover, simmer over low heat and continue to simmer all day, stirring occasionally.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Add sauce to pasta; serve.