A Mom's Spaghetti Sauce

"When you have the time for homemade this pasta sauce is well worth it. Martha Stewart would be proud."
-Elisa Hassler

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T basil
1 T parsley
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp oregano
1 (32 oz) can chopped tomatoes
1 (12 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (12 oz) can tomato paste
2 whole bay leaves
sugar to taste (1-3 T)

Directions:
Brown meat with chopped onions, garlic, and spices. Then add the tomato products. Simmer for a couple hours.