LaDonna's Spaghetti with Sauce

This is a recipe I made up. I like using all fresh ingredients when in season, like pureed tomatoes for the tomato juice. But it is really good with the canned stuff. I'll make up a bunch and freeze. Makes for a quick meal, just to heat and serve over spaghetti. Also good for any recipe calling for tomato sauce.

• Calories: 611 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 1 cup finely grated carrots
• 4 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 2 pounds spaghetti

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook ground beef and onion over medium heat till done. Drain off grease.

Step 2

Combine beef and onion, tomato juice, tomato paste, tomato sauce, grated carrots, seasoning, mushrooms, garlic, and salt and pepper in a large pot. Simmer 2 to 3 hours on very low heat.

Step 3

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta.