• 1 lb extra lean ground meat
• 1 28 oz can of San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 6.5 oz can tomato paste
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 lb white mushrooms, washed and quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes (or more to spice it up)
• Fresh grated parmesan

In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, brown beef with onions and garlic until well browned. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms and green pepper. Add seasonings and simmer for one hour. Serve on your favourite pasta with some fresh grated parmesan, some crusty bread and a bodacious red!!

This recipe freezes well.