Homemade Pasta Sauce and Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs ground beef 
• 1 lb of sweet italian sausage
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (approx. 28 oz) tomato sauce
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Meat Seasoning

• 2 teaspoons sage
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice

Directions

1. Combine seasoning, ground beef, and Italian sausage removed from casings until well mixed. Brown meat, onion & garlic over medium heat making sure to break up the meat very well. (Drain any fat afterwards).
2. Add remaining ingredients (except parsley & basil) and bring to a boil.
   
   Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 hour or until desired consistency.
3. Stir in parsley & basil.
4. Remove bay leaves and serve over hot pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese.