1 lb. ground chuck
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 lg. crushed garlic clove
2 tbsp. minced parsley
3 1/2 c. (1 lb. 12 oz. can) pear shaped tomatoes
2 c. water
1 lg. bay leaf
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Accent (MSG)
1 1/2 c. (12 oz. can) tomato paste

Brown chuck with onion in large saucepan. Add garlic and parsley; saute for 1 minute; add tomatoes, paste, water, seasonings and Accent (monosodium glutamate). Stir to break tomatoes. Simmer uncovered 1 hour, stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf. While cooking the sauce, you may add 1/4 cup diced green peppers and fresh or canned mushrooms. This is optional. Serve on pasta. Serves 6 to 8.

Sauce freezes well.