6-8 thick slices -center cut bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces and fried til almost crisp in a large sauce pan or dutch oven. Add 2 medium onions, diced, add lots of black pepper. Add 8 oz.. sliced mushrooms; crushed garlic ( 3-4 cloves). Cook til onions and mushrooms are soft.
Add 1-28 oz. and 1-14 oz. cut or whole tomatoes , cut into small chunks. Simmer about 1 hour and add 1/4 cup catsup . Add more pepper. , Italian seasoning , if wanted and add a little water if needed.
### ADD IN IF DESIRED: Frozen Italian style mini meatballs. drop in sauce or fry in skillet for crisp.
Cook 1/2 lb. spaghetti, broken in half, til almost done. Drain, Rinse in colander. Add spaghetti to sauce. Stir well. Simmer about 1/2 hour and add water/catsup if necessary .
When ready to eat, Stir in 8oz. shredded sharp cheddar . Serve when cheese has melted and mixed well.
Should be very peppery. Add more according to taste. Sprinkle with Parm cheese, parsley