ITALIAN RAGU SAUCE

[Debbie]

1 pound pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1 (29 oz.) can tomato sauce
5 teaspoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced dried onions
1 1/2 teaspoons shredded Romano cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Brown ground beef in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil,
then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes,
stirring often.

Prepare pasta according to cooking directions and serve sauce over pasta.

[exotica leathers]

Ragù is a meat-based sauce, typically served with pasta. Traditionally, pieces of meat (often beef, pork, game, or even horse), are cooked on a low heat in a braising liquid (this is usually tomato or wine-based) over a long period of time.