1/2 c. minced onion
1/4 c. salad oil
1 lb. ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms
1/4 c. minced parsley
1 (#2) can tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. sugar
Thyme (pinch)
1 lb. spaghetti
1 c. diced cheese
1/2-1 c. 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 1-1 1/2 hours.

About 20 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti according to directions on package. Mix with meat sauce and let simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.