Grandma's Spaghetti Sauce

I made this the other day and it was like having a bowlful of Grandma and Grandpa visiting when we were young. I suddenly remembered very vividly why I used to have Grandma get me a bowlful to eat like soup or chili. Yum!

Of course Grandma doesn't use recipes, but I have been able to pry a couple out of her. Luckily I cook the way she does; a little of this and a little of that, so I was able to be a bit more specific in my version; hope it helps. It was so yummy and very simple. The pot I made was enough for 2 meals and a bit left over, I have big eaters so make sure you have your storage containers ready and you'll have sauce for a year! Okay, not quite, but it will make a lot.

Grandma's Spaghetti (actual recipe)

1/4 lb hamburger

2 cans tomato paste (dilute with 6 cans water)

1 clove garlic, minced

1 onion, chopped

1/2 green pepper, chopped

1 can mushroms

3 Tbsp oilve oil

3 heaping Tbsp sugar

salt/pepper/parmesan grated cheese/oregano/basil/fennel

Cooks at least 2 hours

This is what I did :)

1 lb hamburger

2 cans tomato paste (6 cans water)

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

2 14 1/2 oz crushed tomatoes

several large garlic cloves, minced

1 large onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

3 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 c sugar

1 c asiago cheese, grated

2 Tbsp italian seasoning

Brown the hamburger adding the onion, green pepper, and garlic after initial sear on the meat. Season with salt and pepper. When vegetables are cooked, add itialian seasoning, sugar, and olive oil. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes to let the dried herbs rehydrate and flavors develop. Add tomato paste with water and crushed tomatoes. Stir well. Cook forever, stiring occasionally, tasting and seasoning with salt and pepper all along the way :)