Spaghetti Meat Sauce

1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
28 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
16 oz. tomato puree
6 oz. tomato past
2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
2 tbsp. fresh oregano, minced
2 cups water
1 tsp. salt
black pepper, to taste

In a large heavy saucepan cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook the mixture, stirring 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink. Remove extra fat. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato paste, basil, parsley, oregano, water, salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, and then simmer it, stirring occasionally and adding more water if it becomes too thick, for 2 hours.

Makes about 7 cups.

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