Italian Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 (16 oz.) cans plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. chopped dried parsley flakes
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried whole oregano
1 tsp. dried whole basil
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Cook ground beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet until meat is browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain well.
Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.
Serve sauce with spaghetti or use to make lasagna. Yields 7 1/2 cups.
Freezes well.