Speedy Spaghetti Sauce

• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (1 1/2 oz.) envelope onion soup mix
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. oregano or basil
• grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Heat shortening in skillet over medium flame (300u0b0 if using burner-with-a-brain).
2. Add beef and garlic and fry, stirring until beef is well browned.
3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
4. Lower flame (200u0b0 on burner-with-a-brain).
5. Cover skillet and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
6. Serve over cooked spaghetti or macaroni.
7. Top generously with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Yield:
8. 4 servings.

shortening, ground beef, clove garlic, onion soup, water, tomato paste, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=457358 (may not work)