Spaghetti Sauce

Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:30
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         ground beef, lean
   1      cup           celery -- diced
   1      medium        onion -- coarsely chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   2      teaspoons     oil
  14 1/2  ounces        tomatoes, canned -- diced or crushed*
   8      ounces        tomato sauce
   6      ounces        tomato paste
   4      ounces        mushroom stems and pieces -- drained
   2      teaspoons     dried oregano
   1 1/2  teaspoons     dried basil
   1      tablespoon    dried parsley
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
   2      tablespoons   sugar -- or to taste
   1      teaspoon      MSG -- optional
     1/2  cup           water

Saute garlic and onions in oil until tender.  Add ground beef and stir, 
breaking up meat into small pieces.  When meat is browned, drain grease 
from pan.  Stir in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.  
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer sauce for about an hour or until 
thickened to desired consistency.  If sauce gets too thick, add more water 
to the mixture.  Adjust seasonings to taste.  Pour over cooked spaghetti 
noodles.


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NOTES : *If using canned whole tomatoes, cut them up before adding them to 
       the browned meat.  Fresh tomatoes may be used instead of canned.  
       Peel before adding to the meat, if desired.