Sauté a diced onion in olive oil or, even better, bacon grease. Add fresh minced garlic (the stuff in jars packed in olive oil is easiest), basil (fresh if available) and oregano. Add 1 to 1.5 lbs of ground meat (beef, turkey, lamb, sausage, whatever you like). Brown the meat and then add 1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce. My favorite is Trader Joe's Tomato/Basil, but personal preference works. You can also add some canned or fresh mushrooms, optional. If you like chunky sauce, add a drained can of diced tomatoes. Reduce heat to lowest and simmer for as long as possible. Thin with pasta water, if necessary, before serving.
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