Spaghetti Sauce

1 large red pepper, seeded and cut in half

2 lbs. ground beef

1 large onion, diced

2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

2 bay leaves

2 large cans organic crushed tomatoes

1. Wash, halve and seed large red pepper. Broil for 15 minutes in toaster over, skin side up. Place in paper bag for 5 minutes, then peel and dice and add to sauce.

2. While pepper is roasting, saute onions and roma tomatoes. Add ground beef and saute till brown. Season with salt and pepper. Add all spices (except for bat leaves). Mix well. Add two cans crushed tomatoes. Add bay leaves and bring to boil. Set heat to low to simmer. 3. Add diced roasted peppers and simmer for about 30 minutes more. 

4. Meanwhile cook noodles and drain and serve.