FranS Homemade Spaghetti Sauce - ground meat

Ingredients

• 5 lb. Ground Meat, Beef, Pork, Sausage
• Bunch of Celery (diced)
• 6 Peppers (mixed and diced)
• 1/4 c. Italian Seasoning
• 1 c. Thyme (fresh) or 1/4 c. (dried)
• 1 c. Oregano (fresh) or 1/4 c. (dried)
• 2 c. Parsley (fresh) or 1 c. (dried)
• 10 Cloves of Garlic (fresh & diced)
• 1/2 bushel of Tomatoes (fresh, skin off, diced)
• 4 Small Cans Tomato Paste or 1 qt. Can
• 1 c. Real Butter
• 4 Tbsp. Salt
• 1 qt. Mushrooms (fresh if desired)
• 8 Onions (diced)
• 1 c. Fresh Basil (cut)
• 12 Bay Leaves (dried)
• 1 c. Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp. Black Pepper