Italian Meat Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. onion slices
1 lb. ground meat
2 (1 lb.) cans (4 c.) tomatoes
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (8 oz.) cans seasoned tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. oregano or sage
1/2 tsp. m.s.g. (optional)
1 bay leaf

Preparation

In large skillet, cook onion in hot oil until almost tender. Add meat and garlic; brown lightly.
Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until sauce is thick.