Joe's Spaghetti Sauce

My brother-in-laws version of a spaghetti sauce.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  veal, cubed
• 1⁄2 onion, finely chopped
• 8  mushrooms, sliced
• 1  green pepper, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (900 ml) can tomatoes, mashed
• 2  teaspoons tomato paste
• 1  teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 8  fresh basil leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  Italian spices
•  olive oil

Directions

1. In frying pan, heat the oil then sauté the garlic quickly (do not burn) .
2. Add the veal and peppers. Once peppers are tender, add the mushrooms and the onions. Let the dish simmer for 15-20 minutes.
3. Once simmered, add the tomato paste and mashed tomatoes. Let simmer and additional 5 -- 10 minutes. Season with the spices and herbs then simmer for 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning if required.
4. Remove the basil leaves and serve over pasta.