Italian Tomato Sauce
["2 cans crushed tomatoes (Progresso)", "1 can tomato paste", "1 onion, chopped", "1 green pepper, chopped", "1/2 pepperoni, sliced (omit for low cholesterol)", "1 lb. hamburg (use turkey for low cholesterol)", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 clove garlic", "2 tsp. olive oil", "1 to 2 c. water", "3 to 4 fresh basil leaves"]
["Saute garlic in olive oil.", "Add pepper and onion.", "Add meat; saute.", "Add crushed tomatoes and paste.", "Add spices; add water. Simmer on low for 2 to 3 hours.", "Serve over favorite pasta.", "May substitute boneless pork for pepperoni or hamburg."]
["tomatoes", "tomato paste", "onion", "green pepper", "pepperoni", "hamburg", "salt", "clove garlic", "olive oil", "water", "basil"]