Mama’s Spaghetti Sauce

Saute onion and bell pepper in a medium pot with a drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt. Once vegetables have softened, add garlic and ground beef. Cook together until meat is browned, then drain.

While meat mixture is draining, add tomatoes, sauce and paste to pot, stir to combine. Add meat mixture, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Turn the heat down to medium low and allow to simmer for a couple of hours.

I will usually prepare the sauce in the morning and allow it to simmer all day. The sauce can be used for spaghetti, lasagna, baked ziti and many other dishes.