1 lb. hamburger
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves

Cook ground meat, onion, and garlic in 10 inch skillet until light brown; drain. Add tomatoes (with liquid), tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons parsley, the sugar, oregano, basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until mixture is consistency of thick spaghetti sauce, about 1 hour.