Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 c onion
2 tb olive oil
1 lb beef
2 garlic
2 lb tomatoes
16 oz tomato sauce
3 oz mushrooms
1/4 c parsley
1 1/2 ts oregano
1 ts salt
1/4 ts thyme
1 bay leaf
1 c water

Instructions

In large skillet, cook onion in hot oil until almost tender. Add meat and garlic; brown lightly. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered 2 to 2 1/2 hours or till sauce is thick; stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve over hot spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired. NOTE: One pound of spaghetti will serve 4 to 6 as a main dish with sauce.