Slow Simmered Spaghetti Sauce

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I used combinations from a lot of recipes over the years to come up with this. this is perfect for a weekend, when folks are staying close to the house. once it's in the pot, it doesn't require a lot of attention, and it makes the house smell wonderful!!

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Steps

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In a large stockpot cook the sausage , yellow bell pepper , orange bell pepper , garlic , onion , and celery.

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Cook until sausage is no longer pink.

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Drain into a large colander to drain grease.

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To the large saucepot , add the mushrooms , tomato sauce , tomatoes , tomato paste , bouillon cubes , bay leaves , thyme , oregano , basil , crushed red pepper , black pepper , sugar , and beef broth and stir well.

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Pour the meat mixture into the pot.

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Bring to a boil , reduce heat and cover.

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Simmer for 2 hours.

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Salt and pepper to taste to pull flavors together toward end of cooking time.

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Serve with spaghetti or favorite pasta.

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Ingredients

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hot italian sausage, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, garlic cloves, onions, celery, baby portabella mushrooms, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef bouillon cubes, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried oregano, fresh basil, crushed red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, white sugar, beef broth, red wine