Meat Sauce

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 garlic clove minced
• 1 onion small, chopped
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes
• 28 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 4 tablespoons Italian herbs mixed
• 2 bay leaves dried
• 1 pinch brown sugar optional

1. Brown beef in a saucepot or large, deep skillet over medium heat; drain.
2. Add garlic and saute until just turning white.
3. Add onion, and celery. Saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Add tomato paste and mix together. Stir in herbs and bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of brown sugar, if desired.
5. Bring sauce to a simmer; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package if desired.
6. Before serving, remove bay leaves and taste; adjust seasoning as desired. Serve over hot pasta, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, or freeze for later.

ground beef, garlic, onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, italian herbs mixed, bay leaves dried, brown sugar

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Meat-Sauce-1442075 (may not work)