Italian Mushroom Tomato Sauce (Spaghetti)

• 1 lb italian sausage or hamburger
• 1 lb mushrooms
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain and set aside.
2. melt butter in saute pan and add mushrooms and saute until soft
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and Italian sausage; mix well.
4. Simmer over medium-low heat for at least one hour; it is best if simmered all day.
5. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain