Recipes from Italy :: Italian Sauces and Condiments
1/2 c. onion, diced 2 Tbsp. olive oil or canola (or other vegetable) oil 1 lb. ground beef 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 1 (3 ounce) can sliced mushrooms 1/4 c. chopped parsley 1 1/2 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. MSG, if desired 1/4 tsp. thyme 1 bay leaf 1 c. water Sauté onion in hot oil until almost tender. Add meat and garlic; brown lightly. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered or without a lid for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until sauce is nice and thick, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve over hot spaghetti. Makes 6 servings. NOTE: You can omit the ground beef. Brown and cook Italian sausage and meatballs. Add to the sauce about the last 1/2 an hour of cooking until they are well heated through.
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