Kids' Favorite Spaghetti Sauce

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 lb italian chicken sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium celery ribs, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 14 ounces tomato sauce
• 11 ounces tomato juice
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/4 cup red table (optional)
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 in a skillet, over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sausage. (you won't need any additional fat; the sausage will provide enough). use a wooden spoon to crumble and mix the meats.
• 2 meanwhile, in a dutch oven over medium heat, add the oil and onion and saute until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. add the garlic, celery, and carrots and continue to saute for 3 minutes. stir in the oregano, basil, celery salt, red pepper flakes, and paprika and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
• 3 using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned meat into the dutch oven. stir in the tomato sauce, juice, and paste; ; and water. bring the mixture to a boil. turn the heat to low and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. turn off the heat, cover, and let the sauce cool to room temperature. if desired, use a hand blender to pulse the sauce several times for a smoother consistency. reheat and serve over your favorite pasta. refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 4 months.