Courageous Joy

"Spaghetti Sauce"

This is a versatile sauce that can be used in lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti, linquine etc. Freezes WELL, makes about a gal - 16 - 18 servings. I triple or quadruple this and freeze it in quart bags (children's lunch) or gal bags ( family meal).

*1 lb sweet Italian Sausage

*1 1/2 lbs of Ground Beef Chuck

3 large yellow onions, peeled and minced

4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

4 tsp sea salt

2 T oregano

1 T basil

1 tsp chili powder

1/3 tsp crushed dired hot red chili peppers

1 (8 oz) can mushrooms (or fresh)

1 (1qt 14 oz) can tomato juice

4 (6 oz) cans tomato paste

1 Cup Water

Honey - as needed to take away any BITE

Crushed fennel (opt - I add but it isn't called for)

Tips:

*I use 2 1/2 - 3 lbs of ground turkey, I also adjust spices as needed (usually more garlic and basil)

*I've tried various things to help with the fumes of all those onions - but nothing really works.

Saute meat, onions, and garlic. Drain. Mix remaining ingredients, simmer 2 hours.

1 Cup serving about 195 calories - 3/4 C serving about 175 calories