Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: brown ground beef in large saucepan. while beef is browning cut sausage into bite-size pieces. add sausage to beef and cook until well browned. chop green pepper and onion into desired size. drain grease off and add onion and pepper. add spice packets, tomato paste, tomato puree', water and sugar. simmer over low heat for about three hours to allow flovors to meld, stirring frequently to keep from scalding the bottom. serve over spagetti pasta or other pasta dishes. this can also be frozen in serving or meal size portions and thawed as needed.

Target recipe: in a large skillet cook the meat, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. drain off fat. stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, oregano, salt, basil, thyme and bay leaf. stir in water. pour into large pot (one that is wider than it is tall). bring to boiling; reduce heat. simmer, uncovered, for l½ to 2 hours or till sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally, the thicker the better. add lemon juice during last 5 minutes of simmering. remove bay leaf. serve over hot cooked pasta. pass grated parmesan cheese, if desired. makes 6 servings.