Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 to 2 large onions, chopped (more won't hurt if you love onions)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or put through garlic press
  • 2 (No. 2) cans tomatoes (preferably Italian)
  • 1 (6 oz.) can Italian tomato paste
  • 6 tsp. Italian seasoning or 1 tsp. each savory, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and basil (reserve 1 tsp. of the mixture for the meat balls)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 c. Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced or 2 (8 oz.) tins canned mushrooms
  • salt and pepper to season

Method

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or a 4 to 6-quart pressure cooker, fry out garlic in oil.
  • Add onions and fry until limp or light brown. Add tomatoes, seasonings, salt and pepper to taste and tomato paste.