Meat Sauce for Spaghetti or Lasagna

Meat Sauce for Spaghetti or Lasagna
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour
Servings: 8

Pssst...the secret is the sugar! Also, it tastes great with out the meat! Just substitute two tablespoons olive oil for the beef."
INGREDIENTS:
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 pound lean ground beef
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil ( Fresh herbs are great here )
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
1. Blend the stewed tomatoes and crushed tomatoes in a blender. In a stock pot or large kettle, brown the ground beef with the onions, peppers, garlic. Pour in tomatoes, and reduce heat. Add sugar, basil and oregano, and simmer about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.