Mama's Spaghetti

• lbs ground beef↗2
• tablespoon olive oil↗1
• medium onions↗2
• garlic cloves, to taste↗2 -6
• tablespoon oregano, to taste↗1 -2
• tablespoon basil, to taste↗1
• tablespoon thyme, to taste↗1
• teaspoon rosemary, to taste↗1
• bay leaves, to taste↗2
• tablespoon sugar, to taste↗1⁄2
• (6 ounce) can tomato paste↗1
• (14 ounce) tomato sauce1
• (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes↗1
• ounces water, to taste↗8
• package of fresh mushrooms mushroom (or cans)↗1 -2
• (6 ounce) can olives, black, sliced (or 2 cans)↗1
• pasta↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown Ground Beef, drain.

2. 2

   In separate pan, saute Onion and Garlic in olive oil.

3. 3

   Combine Onion and Garlic with Ground Beef in stock pot.

4. 4

   Salt and Pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Over medium heat: Add spices and Bay Leaves.

6. 6

   Add the rest of the Ingredients.

7. 7

   Add water to taste (I use about a half to a whole can).

8. 8

   Simmer on low - med for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Break up whole tomatoes while cooking.

9. 9

   Serve over your favorite pasta. We typically use vermicelli or angel hair.