Homemade Spaghetti Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
6 oz. bacon, chopped*
16 oz. sweet Italian sausage, peeled and crumbled*
16 oz. ground beef, crumbled*
1 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. mushrooms, chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. basil, chopped
2 tsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. basil
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. ketchup
1 (24 oz.) can tomatoes, crushed
1 1/2 tsp. red pepper, crushed

Preparation

In large, preheated pot, saute bacon and 1/2 of the onions, bell pepper, mushrooms and seasonings.
Add tomato paste, tomatoes and ketchup.
Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In preheated skillet, saute remaining vegetables.
Add meats and seasonings; brown thoroughly.
Drain fat in colander; let stand until sauce is done.
Add to sauce; simmer 10 minutes more.