Spaghetti Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large cans tomato puree
2 large cans tomatoes (not whole or sections)
3 large or 6 small cans tomato paste
1 bulb garlic
1 green pepper
1 large onion
bacon and/or Italian sausage (optional)
1 tsp. thyme (not powdered)
1 Tbsp. sweet basil leaves
bay leaves (about 4, depending on size)
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 Tbsp. celery flakes
1 Tbsp. oregano

Preparation

Finely chop onion, garlic and green pepper.
Brown same in a little olive oil.
If using bacon or sausage, brown with the onion, garlic and green pepper.
Open puree, tomatoes and paste and put into large pot.
Rinse cans with a little water and add; add the browned onion, garlic, green pepper, etc.
Add all spices. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 6 hours.
Wine or additional water may need to be added.
Tastes better if left to sit in refrigerator overnight.