Italian Pot Roast

Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over high heat. Sprinkle beef roast with salt and pepper; place in skillet. Cook about 6 minutes or until beef is browned on both sides.

Place beef in large shallow roasting pan. Arrange potatoes, carrots, celery and onion around beef. Sprinkle garlic over beef and vegetables. Pour pasta sauce over top.

Cover pan with foil; roast 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.

Remove beef from pan; place on serving platter. Cut beef across grain into slices; arrange vegetables over top. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Skim excess fat from drippings in pan. Place 2 cups pan drippings in 1-quart saucepan (if necessary, add water to equal 2 cups). In tightly covered container, shake cold water and flour until smooth. With saucepan over medium-high heat, gradually stir flour mixture into drippings. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve gravy with beef and vegetables.