Italian Spaghetti Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound hamburger
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and stir hamburger, onion, and garlic in10-inch skillet until hamburger is light brown; drain.

Step 2

Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Step 3

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.

Step 4

Serve sauce over hot spaghetti. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

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Add more seasoning than required for a stronger flavor.