Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 1 lb ground beef
2. 1 cup onion, chopped
3. 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4. 2 cups tomato juice
5. 1 1/2 cups water
6. 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
7. 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
8. 2 teaspoons chili powder
9. 1 teaspoon oregano
10. 1 teaspoon basil
11. 1 teaspoon sugar
12. 1/2 teaspoon salt
13. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
14. 1 (8 ounce) package thin spaghetti
15. 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:
1. In 12 inch skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until beef is no longer pink.
2. Drain; Stir in tomato juice, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and spices.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add uncooked spaghetti; stir to separate strands.
5. Simmer, covered for 30 minutes more, or until spaghetti is tender.
6. Stir often.
7. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese when serving.