Rich Tomato Beef Sauce Served Over Pasta

• 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. celery, diced
• 4 oz. mushrooms, sliced
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 1/4 lb. ground beef
• 2 tsp. oregano
• dash of basil
• dash of thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. Italian seasonings
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 (20 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 c. beef stock
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. red wine

1. Saute onions, celery, mushrooms and garlic in oil in large saucepan.
2. Add beef and continue cooking until meat begins to brown.
3. Drain excess fat.
4. Add all other ingredients.
5. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
6. Reduce heat and simmer slowly 1 hour. Serve over favorite pasta.

onion, celery, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, ground beef, oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaves, italian seasonings, salt, pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, red wine

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=744482 (may not work)