Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3 1/2  cups          frozen ground beef mix
  28      ounces        crushed tomatoes
     1/2  cup           water
     1/4  cup           tomato paste
     1/4  cup           chopped fresh parsley
   1                    bay leaf
     1/2  teaspoon      dried basil
     1/2  teaspoon      dried oregano
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
                        hot cooked spaghetti

Preparation:

Cook frozen ground beef mix in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-heat until thoroughly heated. Add crushed tomatoes and next 9 ingredients; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve sauce over hot cooked spaghetti.