Tomato Sauce with Ground Beef

Directions

Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan; add onion; sauté over low heat, stirring, until tender and golden, about 5 min.

Add the garlic; sauté 1 min.

Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a skillet, stirring to crumble meat; drain off fat; add to the onion mixture.

Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 tomato sauce can filled with water, the tomato paste, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, the basil, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf.

Heat over medium-low heat to simmering.

Simmer, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally until sauce is thickened and flavorful, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.