1 pound bulk Italian sausage or ground beef 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 14½ ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained 2 4 ounce cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained (optional) 1 6 ounce can tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 - 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup chopped green sweet pepper (1 large) 12 - 16 ounces dried spaghetti Grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

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