The Homemakers Handbook

Spaghetti Bolenase

1 lb. ground beef or Italian sausage or mixture of both
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 small cans tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
1/4 Cup red wine
1/4 Cup water
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 can pitted black olive, drained (optional)
1 box spaghetti

In a large Dutch oven, brown meat, onions and carrots. When meat is cooked through and vegetables are soft, add mushrooms,tomato sauce, tomato paste, red wine, water, sugar and seasonings. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings to your taste. Add olives, if you like, and simmer over a low heat while spaghetti is cooking.

This is a great way to get kids to eat vegetables! You can chop the onion, carrot and mushrooms as small as you like. Very fast, ready in 30 minutes.