Hanagirl's Spaghetti

500 grams cooked spaghetti noodles 1/2 kilo lean ground beef 1 kg. tomato sauce 1/4 extra virgin olive oil 2 1/2 tbsps. minced garlic 2 1/2 tbsps. minced onion 1 tsp. dried marjoram 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. dried tarragon leaves 1 tsp. dried rosemary 1 tsp. dried or ground oregano 2 bay leaves for garnish: freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil (optional) Saute garlic and onions in olive oil using medium heat. Mix in ground beef and cook until browned. Add all the herbs except the bay leaves. Mix well. Pour in the tomato sauce. Stir and put in the bay leaves. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring sauce once in a while. Put in a bowl and sprinkle some parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve along side cooked spaghetti noodles. Serves 6. *you may also serve the parmesan cheese on the side.