1/2 c. onion sliced
2 tbsp. oil
1 lb. ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes
2 (8 oz.) cans seasoned tomato sauce
1 c. water
3 oz. can of mushrooms
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. oregano OR sage OR half of each
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf

Cook onion in hot oil until golden. Add meat and garlic; brown lightly. Add remaining ingredients; simmer uncovered, 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until thick. Remove bay leaf. Serve sauce on hot cooked spaghetti.