1/2 c. minced onion
1/4 c. salad oil
1 lb. ground beef
2 peeled cloves garlic, minced thyme
1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms
1 (#2) can tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. diced cheese
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 lb. spaghetti
5 to 6 qts. water
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Simmer onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add beef and garlic. Cook until crumbly and slightly brown. Add chopped mushrooms with liquid, parsley, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar and herbs. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. About 20 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti according to directions on package. Mix with meat sauce and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.