2 tbsp. bacon fat
1/2 c. sliced onion
1 lb. ground chuck
1 clove minced garlic
1 green pepper, minced
1 can tomatoes (3 1/2 c.)
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can whole mushrooms, undrained
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 c. water
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 lb. spaghetti

In bacon fat, saute onions until tender. Add green pepper, stirring often. Add the garlic and remaining ingredients, except oil, beef, and spaghetti. Simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until thick, stirring occasionally.

Brown the meat in the oil and add to the other ingredients. Cook noodles and place on four plates. Top with the sauce. Serves 4.