Short Cut Pasta Sauce

Chef Dee's Note:

You start with a can of spaghetti sauce, add your own touches and you have a delicious sauce that is thick and rich. We like it served over spaghetti and meatballs.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 20 ounces hunt's thick n' rich spaghetti sauce
• 19 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 2 cups browned cooked ground beef

Directions:

1. Saute the carrots, onion and garlic in about 3 tablespoons olive oil until softened.
2. Spoon into a large saucpan, stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Simmer for 1-2 hours until flavours are well blended.
4. Serve over pasta.
5. The ground beef is optional.