Ingredients

• 1 lb hamburger or fresh sausage
• onion, chopped
• pepper, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• salt/pepper to taste
• 3 bay leaves
• clove garlic
• 2 tsp italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• tabl sugar
• 1 can 16 oz diced tomatoes

Directions

1. Fry all ingredients together drain well.
2. Add 3 bay leaves, clove garlic, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp thyme, T of sugar (more or less to taste)
3. Add 1 can (16oz) of diced tomatoes (I use the seasoned kind) juice and all!
4. Using the tom. can, add 4-5 cans full of water.
5. Bring to a boil and turn back to simmer.
6. Simmer for 1-2 hours (you know, the longer it sits….blah, blah)
7. Right before serving, bring to a boil and add your noodles (I use the thin egg noodles). Cook until tender, serve.

Great with homemade French bread!

By Tammi Power