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Mama Mia! Be sure to serve this simmered-to-perfection meat sauce over a bed of quality spaghetti pasta. Never compromise on the pasta!

Simmered Spaghetti Sauce with Italian Sausage

2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1 large bay leaf

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausages, casings removed

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

6 to 8 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced

1 large carrot, pared and finely shredded

1 small green bell pepper, seeded, membranes removed and chopped

2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste

1 (28-ounce) can crushed Roma tomatoes in juice

2 cups water

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons kosher or coarse salt - or to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - or to taste

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced*

16 ounces premium brand of spaghetti pasta, cooked according to package directions

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for accompaniment

1. In small bowl combine the basil leaves, oregano leaves and bay leaf; set aside.
2. In a large cooking pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon, and cook until crumbled and nicely browned.
3. Stir in the reserved spice mixture, cooking and stirring for 30 seconds. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and bell pepper; cooking until onion has softened, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
5. Add remaining ingredients except for the pasta and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, removing cover last 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
6. To serve, ladle meat sauce over a bed of hot cooked spaghetti (cooked al dente or firm to the bite) and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Serves 6 .

*Or use canned mushrooms, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving of meat sauce and spaghetti, not including the Parmesan cheese): 461.1 calories; 19% calories from fat; 10.2g total fat; 22.7mg cholesterol; 1660.8mg sodium; 1142.7mg potassium; 69.7g carbohydrates; 6.1g fiber; 10.9g sugar; 63.6g net carbs; 25.1g protein.

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