Ingredients

18 oz tomato paste (Contadina)

1 1/2 lbs of hamburger or ground round

1 clove garlic, chopped fine

1 medium sized onion, chopped fine

1/2 fresh green pepper chopped fine

1 pint mushrooms chopped fine

1 tbs salt

1 tbs sugar

1/2 tsp oregano, crushed between hands

Can add meat balls or vegetables for variation

Preparation

Saute green pepper, then onion, finally ground meat in a large pot. Pour out grease and water.

Add the rest of the ingredients. Add 15 oz of water. Bring to a simmer and cook until desired thickness - 1/2 hour to 2 hours.