Recipe: Homemade Pasta Sauce

Homemade pasta sauce is something that can never go bad in anyone's home - from a simple topping for angel hair pasta, to a main ingredient in ziti or lasagna - its a must have. This is such a staple in our home and I always double the recipe to store in the freezer for a rainy day. It freezes really well in a freezer Zip Loc and then when ready to use just put into a slow cooker and simmer for a few hours on low until ready to serve!

Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground beef
3 Tbsp minced garlic
1 large diced onion
2 24 oz cans crushed tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato paste + 1 can full of water
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp gralic salt with parsley
1 Tsp sea salt (if needed)
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
1 small bunch of diced fresh basil leaves (add closer to end for fresh basil flavor)

Directions:
Cook ground beef in pan on stove-top on medium/high heat until little to no pink is left. Add diced onion and garlic. Stir. Saute for a few 3-5 minutes until onions are translucent. Mix well and put into slow cooker on low. Add remaining ingredients and let simmer for 4-6 hours (the longer the better). If freezing for later use, let cool completely before placing in zip loc bag/container. Serve with pasta, fresh bread & salad. Enjoy!