Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (to taste)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt (, or to taste)
  • ground pepper
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced and sauteed in butter (optional)
  • parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Method

  • Brown the ground beef, onion and garlic in olive oil with bay leaves, oregano, basil, Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Add tomato paste, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
  • Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Use sauce to top your cooked spaghetti.
  • Top with sauteed mushroom.
  • Pass the Parmesan.