Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2-1/2 cups water, divided
• 3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
• 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 5 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups hot cooked spaghetti
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

1. In a Dutch oven, combine the celery, onion, green pepper and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender and water is reduced.
2. Crumble sausage over vegetable mixture; cook until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper and remaining water.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with spaghetti. Garnish with cheese if desired.

celery, onion, green pepper, water, italian turkey sausage, tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-spaghetti-sauce/ (may not work)