Spaghetti Sauce

Yields: approx. 12 Servings

 Prep: 10 min.  Cook: 30 min.

2 lbs. Ground Beef, browned
1 Large Onion
1 Green Pepper (optional)
3 cans Tomato Sauce
1 can Olives, chopped
2 small pkgs. Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning
3 C. Water
1 can Mushrooms
1 T. Sugar
1 t. Oregano
2 cloves Garlic
1 Bay Leaf (optional)

Add all ingredients to a large pot and mix together.  Simmer for 30 min. or more.  Serve over cooked noodles.

My Note:  I have found that if I am in a hurry I just put a little less water and simmer a few minutes less and it turns out okay.  It is more flavorful if it does get to simmer the whole length though.
This is my Aunt Karen's recipe and I grew up eating it all the time, so thank you so much Aunt Karen it is WONDERFUL!!  Everytime I make this I always get tons of compliments about how good it is.