Italian Meat Sauce For Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, cubed
1 lb. ground round steak
1/4 lb. ground lean pork
1 can (16 oz.) Italian tomatoes
1 can (8 oz.) Italian tomato paste
1/2 c. beef stock
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. Italian herb mix or to taste
1 c. mushrooms, sliced
Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated

Preparation

Heat olive oil in deep skillet, add garlic, onion and green pepper.
Cook until onion pieces are soft.
Add ground meat and cook until no longer pink.
Drain off grease.
Add remaining ingredients, except mushrooms, and let simmer, uncovered, for one hour.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking time, add mushrooms and adjust seasoning.
Serve immediately over cooked spaghetti. Top with grated cheese.
Serves 8.