2 12 lb lean beef cut into bite size pieces if bone is removed cook with meat and throw away later
2 Tbsp safflower oil
1 clove fresh garlic sliced
1 12 qt water
1 6 oz can tomato paste or 6 medium size tomatoes
2 or 3 onions cube chopped approximately 12-inch
1 large bunch celery leaves and tops only chopped
12 green and 12 red bell pepper cube chopped medium fine
1 tsp salt
14 tsp black pepper
homemade pasta
3 Tbsp minced parsley fresh or dried
Directions
In a large Dutch oven lightly brown the meat in oil and garlic at medium-low heat
Slowly mix in water and tomato paste Add onions celery and bell peppers Simmer covered 3 to 5 hours until meat is very tender Check often and add water as needed making certain there is about a quart of thin sauce when ready to add the pasta
Add salt pepper and homemade pasta
Simmer uncovered 20 minutes to 12 hour stirring often until broth is absorbed
