Italian Spaghetti Sauce

By LadyRev-2

This is one of my oldest recipes -- from my Better Homes and Garden Cookbook. I always knew to just turn to page 184, even if I didn't remember the precise name of the recipe. I finally transferred the recipe when the page became so torn and discolored, I could hardly read it.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup onion slices
• 2 Tbsp olive or salad oil
• 1 # ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups tomatoes (2 - 1 lb cans)
• 2 - 8 oz cans (2 cups) tomato sauce)
• 1 cup mushrooms (fresh are best -- add later)
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp oregano or sage ((I use more)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Cook onion in hot oil until golden. Add meat and garlic; brown lightly. Add remaining ingredients; simmer uncovered 2 - 2 1/2 hours until thick. Add the mushrooms so they only cook a short while.

Serve on hot cooked spaghetti, with parmesan cheese and garlic bread.