Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes
• 1 large (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 c. water
• 3/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. ground thyme
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. parsley
• pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp. sugar*
• 1 bay leaf
• mushrooms (if you like)