1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. onions, chopped
2 lbs. ground chuck
6 strips raw bacon, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2/3 c. red wine
1 c. canned tomatoes
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
2 tsp. oregano
2/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. sliced & sauteed mushrooms

Saute onions in olive oil and butter until tender but not brown. Add ground chuck and bacon, saute. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer at least an hour. Serve on cooked spaghetti with herb bread, tossed green salad and more red wine for a real Italian supper. Flavor of sauce improves if "aged" for 24 hours. Freezes well. Serves 8.