Rich Meat Sauce for Spaghetti
Karen

1 lb. hamburger 1 clove garlic, minced
1 28-oz. can tomatoes, blended 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 6-oz. cans tomato paste 1 tsp. sugar
1 cup chopped onion 1 tsp. salt
½ cup chopped green pepper ½ tsp. chili powder
3 bay leaves ¼ tsp. pepper
1/3 cup water 1 T. beef base

2 T. cold water
2 T. cornstarch
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Brown hamburger and drain. Combine all ingredients except Parmesan cheese, cold water, and cornstarch and place in crockpot. Cover and cook on high 6 hours or low 9 hours. Blend cold water and cornstarch and stir into tomato mixture. Cover and cook on high 10 minutes more. Serve over hot, cooked spaghetti noodles and top with Parmesan cheese.
(Freeze leftover sauce for a quick meal later.)