ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE

Kim F.

 

1 cup chopped onion

1 pound ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1-pound 14-ounce can tomatoes, cut up

1 1-pound can tomatoes, cut up

1 6-ounce can tomato paste

1/4 cup snipped parsley

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

1 bay leaf

Hot cooked spaghetti

Shredded Parmesan cheese

 

In Dutch oven, combine onion, meat, and garlic; cook till meat is browned and onion is tender.  Skim off excess fat; add next 9 ingredients and 2 cups water.  Simmer, uncovered, 3 hours, or till sauce is thick; stir occasionally.  Remove bay leaf.  Serve over hot spaghetti.  Pass bowl of shredded Parmesan cheese.  Makes 6 servings.