Italian Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 (16 oz) cans tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried parsley flakes)
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried whole oregano
• 1 tsp dried whole basil
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet until meat is browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain well.
2. Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45 minutes.
5. Serve sauce with spaghetti, lasagna, or manicotti.