Spaghetti Sauce for Seasons

• 1 lb mild Italian turkey sausage
• 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage
• 6 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
• 2 lbs sliced mushrooms
• 5 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (14 ounce) canspetite diced tomatoes
• 14 cup dried Italian spices
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 12 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 bay leaves

1. In large saucepan, saute sausage, onions, carlic, celery, mushrooms, and peppers until sausage browns and vegetables soften.
2. Drain mixture.
3. Pour into slow cooker; add tomato products and seasonings.
4. Simmer on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spaghetti-sauce-for-seasons-232243 (may not work)