Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef, Olives and a Bay leaf and Chianti

 This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)

By Hank's Mom

Original recipe yields 8 servings
Ingredients

    1 pound ground beef
    1 onion, chopped
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1 small green bell pepper, diced
    1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
    1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    2 teaspoons dried oregano
    2 teaspoons dried basil
    1 teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
My addition : add sliced black olives and a bay leaf and splashes of Chianti*
Directions


    Step 1

    Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease. (Do not toss out the window like people do in my neighborhood!)

    Step 2

    Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.