D. A.'S Best Spaghetti Sauce

• 5 qt. fresh peeled or canned tomatoes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Tbsp. oregano
• 1 Tbsp. sweet basil
• 1 Tbsp. thyme
• 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
• 2 to 3 bay leaves

1. Brown ground beef and garlic in a large stockpot in a tablespoon of olive oil.
2. When meat is almost cooked, add mushrooms and onions; continue browning until vegetables are slightly tender. Drain meat mixture.
3. Add oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaves and tomatoes.
4. Bring almost to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
5. Add tomato paste, sugar and Parmesan cheese.
6. Continue simmering for 1 more hour.
7. Serve over your favorite pasta.
8. Recipe makes approximately 1 gallon of sauce.
9. Freezes in Ziploc bags well for another day.

tomatoes, onion, garlic, ground beef, fresh mushrooms, oregano, sweet basil, thyme, tomato paste, sugar, parmesan cheese, bay leaves

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=864297 (may not work)