1 c. red wine
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 med. onion
1 clove garlic
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. basil

Blend on high in blender or food processor for 10 seconds. Brown 1 pound of hamburger and add mixture from blender plus a 1 pound can of plum tomatoes. Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Remove cover and simmer for 15 minutes.