Recipe: Dad's Spaghetti Sauce

As you can probably tell I got my start in the kitchen as a baker and not a cook. However, as a college student trying to save money, I have started to cook more. Starting with some of my favorites from home. So when I saw that the sausage had gone on sale I decided that a big vat of spaghetti sauce was a good use of my money and will give me plenty of meals to eat during the hectic term ahead. This recipe can be halved easily but I figure I can make one giant pot now and freeze most of it for later which is exactly what I did.

4 packages Italian Spaghetti and ingredients as following the instructions on the back. (tomato paste/sauce, water)
1/2 - 3/4 lb Mild Italian sausage
1 lb Ground beef
2 small cans Minced olives
2 smallcans Slivered mushrooms
Garlic powder
Fry each of the meats separately in a large frying pan then combine with the remaining ingredients in a large pot and mix. Cover and allow to simmer; stirring occasionally. The sauce is ready in about an hour but for better flavor development allow to simmer for two hours or so. Serve hot or store once cooled.

Notes:
There is no reason I had to use spaghetti noodles do the picture shows macaroni noodles. I was going to make the spaghetti sauce of mac and cheese for dinner.