Spaghetti The Hard Way (But Worth It)

• 4 to 6 cloves garlic
• 1.5 to 2 lb. hamburger
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can mushrooms (stems and pieces)
• 1 (16 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 4 to 6 Tbsp. oregano
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. rosemary
• 3 tsp. sweet basil
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• water

1. Cook hamburger in skillet and drain.
2. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil and cook onion and bell pepper.
3. Add meat and garlic.
4. Add tomatoes (sauce, paste and crushed).
5. Add 2 cups water and mushrooms.
6. Add spices, except sugar, and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer 4 hours.
8. Add sugar and continue to simmer 30 minutes.
9. When simmering, check and stir frequently.
10. Add water when necessary.
11. Remove bay leaves and serve over pasta.

garlic, hamburger, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, bay leaves, rosemary, sweet basil, salt, pepper, sugar, olive oil, water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1078881 (may not work)