My Spaghetti Sauce

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1-1/2 to 2 pounds of Ground Chuck or Hamburger
1 large onion, chopped
1 bulb fresh garlic, peeled and minced
2–Lg. 29-32oz. cans Tomato Sauce
1–15 oz. can Tomato Paste
1–15 oz can Chopped Tomatoes or fresh chopped tomatoes
4 oz Olives, sliced with juice (optional but I love olives in my sauce)
1 Lg basket of sliced mushrooms
1-2 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning, to taste (I like a lot you can use less)
Fresh Basil leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp. Salt
1/2 Tbsp. Black Pepper
1 Tbsp. Sugar

I make this either on the stove top or in a slow cooker. In a slow cooker set to sauté and add olive oil and bring to temperature then add meat and brown. When meat is browned add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are soft. Turn off slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients. This only needs to slow cook for a couple hours, so if you have a delay setting use it so it will be ready when you get home from work. On the stove top, it is basically the same except you simmer the sauce for 2-3 hours after you add all the ingredients.

I always make a huge batch like this and then put into large mason jars and either refrigerator (it will last a long time in the refrigerator) or seal jars and store in cupboards. Serve over any pasta with parmesan cheese.

Homemade sauce is the best, you'll never buy the already made again.