spaghetti made with fresh tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed and diced
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 pounds tomatoes, about 6 medium
• 2 cans tomato paste, 6 oz. each
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules or 2 cubes
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper or more if you like
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1/2 pound cooked and drained spaghetti
• - shredded parmesan cheese