Metzger's Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (I use organic fire roasted tomatoes)

• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (I use very thinly sliced fresh garlic so it liquifs in the olive oil)
• 2-3 table spoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 2 large bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, diced (optional)
• 1 lb Italian sausage (or use ground beef from chuck)
• black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   combine crushed tomatoes, tomatoe paste and spices in a large pan and bring to a simmer.

2. 2

   In a skillet comine Olive Oil, minced garlic, diced onion and meat. Cook until meat is done and onion is soft.

3. 3

   Add meat, onion, garlic, olive oil to simmering tomatoe sauce.

4. 4

   let simmer for about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Enjoy over spaghetti noodles.