Mom's Spaghetti

My mom taught me how to make this spaghetti sauce when I was in high school. She is my mentor and the best cook I know. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  large onion
• 2  minced garlic cloves
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄4 cup dried parsley
• 2  teaspoons  italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. Heat oil in large pot. Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until completely brown. Add tomatoes, paste, water, parsley, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix thoroughly. Let come to a boil and then turn down heat to a simmer. Let simmer at low heat for at least one hour. If it becomes too thick you made add a little water as needed. That's it. Serve over your favorite pasta and your done.