Spaghetti and Meatsauce

1/2 lb. bacon

2 1/2 lbs. ground chuck

2 C. chopped onion

1 C. green pepper

6 lbs. 9 oz plum tomatoes (put in blender)

18 oz. tomato paste

1 1/2 C. red wine

1 1/2 C. water

4 t. oregano

4 t. basil

1 t. thyme

1/2 C. parsley

1 bay leaf

2 T. salt

1/4 C. brown sugar

 
method;
In a 5-6 qt. pan, fry bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside and crumble. Brown ground beef in bacon fat. Add onions and green pepper and cook another 5 minutes. Add the rest of ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil. Add bacon bits. Cook 2 hours.