Mama's Spaghetti

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Everyone makes spaghetti a little different, but this is the spaghetti i grew up with. it's my favorite!!

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Steps

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Brown ground beef , drain.

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In separate pan , saute onion and garlic in olive oil.

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Combine onion and garlic with ground beef in stock pot.

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Salt and pepper to taste.

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Over medium heat: add spices and bay leaves.

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Add the rest of the ingredients.

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Add water to taste.

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Simmer on low - med for 1 hour , stirring occasionally.

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Break up whole tomatoes while cooking.

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Serve over your favorite pasta.

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We typically use vermicelli or angel hair.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, olive oil, onions, garlic cloves, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, sugar, tomato paste, tomato sauce, whole tomatoes, water, mushroom, olives, pasta