EASY EXCEPTIONAL SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Easy Exceptional Spaghetti Sauce image

Provided by Brad Nichols

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
6 white mushrooms, sliced
2 clove fresh garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef or turkey
FOR THE SAUCE
1 -24oz bottle your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp dried chile flakes
4 sun dried tomatoes, diced
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sugar
1 bay leaf

Steps:

1. Heat 2 Tbsp Olive Oil in a large saucepan/skillet
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant - about 30 seconds
3. Add Green Peppers and Onions and saute for about 5 mins
4. Add mushrooms and saute until onions are fully translucent and begin to brown
5. Remove vegetables and set aside
6. Brown ground meat in same skillet and drain off fat
7. Reduce heat to simmer
8. add back vegetables and spaghetti sauce
9. Add all remaining ingredients, stir well.
10. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
11. Serve with your favorite pasta