So-Easy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2-1/2 cups tomato juice
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• Hot cooked spaghetti
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional