Dad's Spaghetti Sauce

Prep time: 0:30 to 0:35

Cooking time: 0:30 to 0:35

Portions: 6+

Ingredients

1 onion (large, chopped)

1 green bell pepper (medium, chopped)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 pound ground beef (or mild Italian sausage, one of each if making a double recipe)

1 quart tomatoes

1 quart spaghetti sauce (commercial)

1/2 cup Burgundy wine

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon italian seasoning

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

salt (to taste)

Preparation:

1. 1. Sauté the green pepper and onion in the olive oil over medium heat for five minutes. 
2. 2. Add the garlic and sauté two minutes more. 
3. 3. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring periodically, until browned and well broken up. Add the tomatoes and wine. 
4. 4. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and cook down for five minutes. 
5. 5. Add the spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning and black pepper. Stir well. 
6. 6. Bring up to a low simmer, uncovered. Stir occasionally while you start your pasta water to boiling. 
7. 7. Season with salt just before serving.