Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce

From Southern Living.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  large onions, chopped
• 2  medium green bell peppers, chopped
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 3 -4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1 (4 ounce) can  sliced mushrooms, undrained
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
• 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
•  hot sauce (about 3 drops)
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup Burgundy wine (or other dry red wine)
•  hot  cooked spaghetti
•  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
•  grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Saute onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil in a large pot until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add in ground beef; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble the meat; drain well and return to pot.
3. Stir in the next 15 ingredients; cover, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4. Take out bay leaves; stir in Burgundy wine.
5. On individual plates, spoon sauce over cooked spaghetti; sprinkle each serving with cheese, if desired.