two grandmas spaghetti sauce

This is a recipe that Grandma Hoopes and Grandma Pope have in their collaborative cook book. I love it. I've shared it plenty and it's always a hit. Total comfort food. And, like I've said before, the hardest part is opening the cans. They call it "Italian Spaghetti Sauce" but I like to call it:

Two Grandmas Spaghetti Sauce

In 2 Tb. olive oil, brown 1 lb. hamburger and one chopped onion until onion is transparent. Add 2 cloves of garlic (chopped or minced) after meat is browned and onion is cooked and saute for about 30 seconds.

Add one large (28 oz.) can of tomatoes (crushed, pureed, whatever you prefer)

Add one 15-16oz. can of tomato sauce

Add one small can tomato paste

Add 2 c. water

Season with 2 1/2 tsp. salt

1 Tb. parsley (if you have fresh, about 1/4 cup)

1 Tb. oregano

1/2 tsp. thyme

2 bay leaves

1 Tb. sugar

pepper to taste

Simmer on stove top for 2 hours. I always get at least 2 meals out of this. Sometimes a lasagna and spaghetti dinner. Last time I made it we had some friends over who don't eat beef so I added some fried eggplant and that was a very delicious alternative. Enjoy!