Italian Spaghetti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onions
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz. tomato paste
16 oz. tomato sauce
1/4 c. chopped parsley
4 c. tomato juice
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. sage
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
3 bay leaves
2 c. water
sliced mushrooms (if desired)

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook onions until almost tender. Add the ground beef and garlic and brown lightly. Add sliced mushrooms. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until thick.
Remove bay leaves.
Serve over spaghetti.