Meat Sauce

In a heavy skillet or dutch oven, brown:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ pounds ground chuck

1 onion

1 clove garlic

½ cup diced green pepper

½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

Add:

One 16 oz. can whole tomatoes

One 6 oz. can tomato paste

6 oz water

¾ cup red wine

2 tablespoons of a combination of thyme, Italian parsley, basil, oregano

Simmer 2 hours. This sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.