CINDI'S RED SAUCE FOR PASTA

Cindi's Red Sauce for Pasta image

Provided by Cindi Hayward-Boger

Categories Pasta

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 c yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c orange bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1 lb ground round, cooked and drained
2 Tbsp celery leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 c red wine
14 oz can(s) diced tomatoes
1 small can tomatoe paste
Large jar(s) your favorite pasta sauce

Steps:

1. Brown beef in a deep pot, drain, return to pot.
2. Add all the olive oil, veggies and seasonings, except wine. Simmor over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Stir in wine and allow to reduce for about 5 minutes.
4. Add 14 oz can of diced tomatoes, tomatoe paste,, stir in well. Then add your favorite jar of pasta sauce, stir together well.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for about one hour.
6. Remove lid and allow to simmer another30 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving over your favorite cooked pasta.