| 1 | pound | ground beef | browned, drained of fat/grease |
| 15 | ounces | tomatoes, canned with juice | whole tomatoes, with juice |
| 12 | ounces | tomato paste | |
| 15 | ounces | tomato sauce | |
| 3 | tablespoons |
olive oil |
|
| 1/2 | cup | water | |
| 1 | teaspoon |
basil |
* |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | black pepper | |
| 1 | teaspoon | oregano | |
| 1 | teaspoon | garlic powder | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | onion powder | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | worcestershire sauce | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | lemon juice | |
| 1/8 | teaspoon | thyme leaves | * |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | marjoram | * |
| 1 | pinch | rosemary leaves | * |
| 1 | each | bay leaf | whole* |
| 1 | pinch | parsley leaves | dried, or flakes* |
| 2 | tablespoons | parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated | grated |
Combine all except the grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer covered, 30 minutes over low heat. Add grated Parmesan and simmer additional 15 minutes.
Serve over hot pasta noodles. Sprinkle more cheese on top.
First published: 1996-01-27 last updated: 2013-05-25