Spaghetti Italian

Ingredients

• 2  bay leaves 
• 26 ounce tomato sauce canned
• 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced canned
• 1 teaspoon basil dried
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.5 pound sausage italian
• 1 teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning italian
• 1 teaspoon oregano dried
• 6 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 8 ounce pasta like spaghetti 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• pot

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and Italian sausage; mix well.
3. Simmer over medium-low heat for at least one hour; it is best if simmered all day.
4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
5. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
6. Mix sauce with hot pasta; serve.