Easy & Hearty Italian Meat Sauce

No need to plan dinner tonight, I have that covered for you! This Italian Meat Sauce is an excellent go-to recipe that all family members will LOVE.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 Ib ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 30-oz can tomatoes, chopped
• 1 15-oz can tomatoes, chopped
• 1 6-oz can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or about 2 T of dried
• 1 T brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• Couple Bay Leaves

Instructions:

1. In dutch oven combine onion, meat, and garlic; cook until meat is browned and onion is tender.
2. Skim off excess fat.
3. Add remaining ingredients except spaghetti and cheese, add 2 cups water.
4. Simmer uncovered 3 hours or until sauce is thick; stir occasionally.
5. Remove bay leaves.
6. Serve over hot spaghetti. Enjoy!
7. Would also be great to add sausage too!