3-2-1 Spaghetti Sauce

This is done in about an hour and a half. Makes enough to freeze for later when time doesn’t allow to cook. The name comes from the ingredients. I finally found how much tomato sauce it takes to thicken using 1 small can of tomato paste.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb hamburger
• 1  lb Italian sausage, sliced 1 inch
• 1  large onion, sliced
• 1  green bell pepper, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 1  bay leaf
• 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

1. In a large stock pot brown burger and drain.
2. Brown sliced sausage and drain.
3. Sauté onions and bell pepper for a few minutes. Add garlic, seasonings and bay leaf. Sauté 1 more minute.
4. Add all meat back to the pot.
5. Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Stir to mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
6. Add the tomato paste and cook and stir a few more minutes.