Ingredients
1½lbsground beef or turkey
1large onion,diced
3clovesgarlic
2bay leaves
1tbspItalian seasoning
1large green bell pepper,diced
½tspsalt,or to taste
1tspsugar
1cupwater
28oztomatoes,canned diced
28oztomato sauce,canned
¼cupfresh parsley,chopped
¼cupfresh basil,chopped
2tspsage
2tspfennel seed
1tspthyme
1tspblack pepper
⅛tspallspice
Preparation
Combine seasoning and ground meat until well mixed. Brown meat, onion, and garlic over medium heat making sure to break up the meat very well.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 hour or until desired consistency.
Stir in parsley and basil.
Remove bay leaves and serve over hot pasta
