Rhonda's spagetti

One large can or two small cans italian seasoned tomatos (diced, stewed or pureed). My hubby doesn't like whole tomatoes cooked so I blend it in the blender first-your choice.
4 medium cans tomato sauce
1 small can tomato paste
1-1/2 C red wine (I use one called "Bob's really good red table wine)
1 onion sauted in butter first if you like
1 tsp basil
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder if you don't use onion
1 tsp minced garlic sauted with onion or 2 tsp powder
taste it as you go along, Add spices as needed-salt and pepper, etc.
1 lb ground beef and/or sausage
1 package sliced button mushrooms or 1-2 cans drained mushrooms, saute the fresh ones in butter

put it all together and simmer on low 1-3 hours, the longer it cooks the better it is but the meat and veggies can go in at any time so it can be cooking when you shop (if someone else is home to check it).
Stir and taste it every 1/2 hour or so.

** You can add whatever you like to make it like ragu or prego:

Onions and Green Peppers with some tabasco for the spicy version
Lots of Basil and a little cream for a basil/cream sweet sauce
Chunks of tomato, onion, peppers, zuccini and garlic for the chunky kind
Whole garlic or a chopped up version for garlic lovers
Fresh or storebought parmesian cheese and a little cream for a nice combo sauce

Most of the sauces I liked that were canned were sweet. If that is the case I would add at least a tablespoon of basil instead of the teaspoon.

From my house to yours!