Hamburger Spaghetti Sauce Douglas McNeill CAPT, MC, USNR aboard USS Wasp, at sea

Hamburger Spaghetti Sauce

Douglas McNeill CAPT, MC, USNR aboard USS Wasp, at sea

Serves: 6-8

1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 8 ounce can tomato paste

1 pound lean hamburger

1 large onion, minced

2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed

2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon ground thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (to taste)

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Sauté onion and garlic in oil, until onion is translucent.

Sauté hamburger. Flood with warm water and drain in a colander, to remove fat.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and all spices to the onion and garlic. Add the hamburger. Simmer to develop flavor. Serve over pasta noodles of choice.