SPAGHETTI SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

Olive Oil
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1lb ground beef (or 1/2lb or 1/4lb depending on preference)
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 bay leaves
1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


DIRECTIONS

1. Over medium heat, saute diced onion and red pepper flakes in olive oil until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and brown the beef. Drain.

2. Add basil, oregano, and bay leaves, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, cover and cook for 10 minutes.

3. After 10 minutes, add sugar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve over pasta.


NOTE: To make sauce thicker, after Step 2, uncover and cook until desired thickness is reached.