D. A.'S Best Spaghetti Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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