Alice Jo's Spaghetti Sauce

If there is one thing Sam loves, it's spaghetti. So I was excited to try this new recipe from one of Paula Deen's friends, Alice Jo (I love how southerners have two first names!) I like the three types of tomatoes to change the flavor - by the way, I broke up the stewed tomatoes with my spoon so there weren't so many big chunks. The bell pepper was really a good flavor blended with everything else, and the Worcheshire and sugar was something I haven't put in my marinara sauce before. We really enjoyed it - especially leftovers. And don't forget to top with parmesean cheese!!



Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water

Directions
Brown the beef in a large, heavy bottomed pot, then drain off the fat. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, seasonings, and water. Simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool. The sauce will keep for several days covered and refrigerated. Serve with spaghetti or your favorite pasta.