Spaghetti Sauce

1/2 c Onion slices

2 tb Olive oil

1 lb Ground beef

2 Garlic cloves; minced

2 lb Canned tomatoes; 4 cups

16 oz Canned tomato sauce; 2 cups

3 oz Canned mushrooms; 2/3 cup

1/4 c Parsley

1 1/2 ts Oregano

1 ts Salt

1/4 ts Thyme

1 Bay leaf

1 c Water

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 till sauce is thick; stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve over hot spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired. NOTE: One pound of spaghetti will serve 4 to 6 as a main dish with sauce.