Mamma Mia Meat Sauce

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 4 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (18 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup dried parsley (yes, 1 cup!)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar (if needed)

Recipe

• 1 in large saucepan or dutch oven (at least 6 quarts), brown ground beef until no longer pink; drain.
• 2 add remaining ingredients and bring to boil.
• 3 reduce heat; simmer for 2-3 hours (the longer the better for my own tastes), stirring occasionally.
• 4 if sauce tastes a little on the acidic side (from tomato sauce/paste), add the sugar.
• 5 serve over pasta!