Mother's Spaghetti Sauce

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 4 cups italian plum tomatoes, chopped
• 12 ounces tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown.
• 2 add the beef and cook until the meat looses it's red color.
• 3 add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
• 4 add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, bay leaf, and italian seasoning.
• 5 simmer uncovered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.