Sweet 'n Spicy Spaghetti/Pizza Sauce

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 cup olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 12 cups red wine
• 12 cup water
• 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 cup parmesan cheese

1. In a large pot saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
2. Add ground beef and brown until almost done (some pink still).
3. Add canned tomatoes, water and red wine.
4. bring to a boil and then reduce to a low boil.
5. Add seasonings and cheese.
6. Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
7. Add more water or wine if too thick or turn up the heat and let boil uncovered to thicken.
8. I generally use what I need for the night and let the rest cool and then freeze in sandwich-sized ziplocks for a quick meal.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-n-spicy-spaghetti-pizza-sauce-289986 (may not work)