Grocery List or things you need to be sure you have on hand:  Instant minced onion, Instant minced garlic,dried parsley flakes, cornstarch, sugar, dried green pepper flakes, salt, Italian seasoning or combination of Italian herbs (oregano, basil, bay leaf)
Approximate Preparation Time:  5 to 10 minutes
Ease of Preparation:  Very Easy
List of Ingredients:  1 Tbsp. sugar, 1 1/2 to2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. oregano (or more), 1/2 tsp. basil leaves, 1/8 tsp. pepper, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 to 1 tsp. instant minced garlic flakes, 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion flakes, 1Tbsp parsley flakes (optional), 1 Tbsp cornstarch.Directions:  Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed.  Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight.  Label.  Store in a cool, dry place.  Use within 6 months.  Makes 1 pkg. (about 1/3 cup). 

To make up sauce add 2 cans (8oz) tomato sauce or one large can diced tomatoes , 1 (6oz) can tomato paste, 2-3/4 tomato juice or water, 1 lb. ground beef browned and drained.
Brown ground beef and onion.  Rinse and drain.  Add tomatoes to meat, then add tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer.
Hints, Tips and Variations:  If you like it hotter, you can add dried red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne or hot pepper sauce. You can make some packets up ahead of time or order our ready made mix.
Good Cooks Tell All:   I like to use as many fresh ingredients as I can so I will use fresh onion and garlic as well as fresh tomatoes when I have time.  When I don't, the tomato sauce still tastes great
Submitted by:  Barbara Higgins/Hollingsworth/Cryer
The Source of This Recipe:  Sauce recipe my own.  Seasoning mix adapted from Make-A-Mix Cookery
Skinny It Down:  lean ground beef, drain and rinse then return to pan.

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