Homemade Spaghetti Sauce ? Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef or pork sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups water or beef broth