1 lb. hamburger (ground turkey or chicken may be used)
2 (6 oz.) cans Contadina Italian tomato paste
8 oz. tomato sauce
8 oz. tomato juice
Water (4 oz. or as needed to thin)
1 heaping tbsp. grated Romano cheese
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 chopped green onions
Chopped garlic (1/2 tsp. or to taste)
1 tsp. lemon juice

Brown meat, 1 chopped onion and garlic; then drain thoroughly. Combine additional ingredients with browned meat in a saucepan and simmer.