In 1/4 cup of oil, brown 2 cloves garlic and 1 1/2 pounds ground beef.

ADD:

1 large can tomatoes

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

1 6 ounce can tomato paste, simmer

Spice with:

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon basil

In last 15 minutes add 1/2 cup mushrooms. The longer you let it sit the better.