My Mom'S Homemade Spaghetti And Meat Sauce

Step 1

In a large heavy bottomed stock pot over medium high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the rendered fat and add the meat back to the pot.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, celery and garlic and cook until the vegetables soften, about 5-7 more minutes.

Step 3

Add the rest of the ingredients (except the spaghtti noodles and Parmesan), stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, stir and cover with a lid, and cook for at least three hours on medium low heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in generously salted water. Drain and mix into the spaghetti sauce.

Step 5

Serve with grated or ground Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.