Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1/2 c. minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 large can (28oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
  
• 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  
• 1/2 c. water (optional)

Instructions

Saute ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain grease. Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer covered for at least 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. If the sauce is to thick add 1/2 c. water. Serve over spaghetti noodles. To with shredded Mozzarella cheese.

For added flavor substitute 3/4 lb Italian sausage for an equal amount of beef.