Mrs. Q's Spaghetti Sauce

1 Yellow onion, chopped
1-11/2# ground beef, browned and drained
28 oz. diced tomatoes
12 oz. tomato paste
6 oz. water
6 oz. red wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
add garlic to taste

Saute onion in olive oil until tender, translucent.  Brown and drain meat (FAT CAN!).  Add onions, tomatoes, tomato paste and stir.  Add liquids and stir.  Add dry ingredients and stir.  Simmer on very low heat for two hours, though tastes best when flavors have had time to wed in fridge or freezer.  Can be doubled or tripled.  Serve with spaghetti noodles, garlic toast, and green salad.