spaghetti

water's boiling
rolling bubbles
throw in pasta
on the double

chop the garlic
brown the meat
pinch of sugar
hint of sweet

check the pasta
take a look
whatever you do
don't overcook

"firm to the tooth"
al dente
make the whole bag
you're gonna want plenty

parmesan cheese
sprinkled on top
not too much 
hey -- I said stop

tomato sauce
tomato paste
you want lots of
tomato taste

drain the pasta
sauce is ready
now it's finally
spaghetti