Mama Mia Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Here's a delectable sauce that makes enough to eat and some to freeze.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs  extra lean ground beef
• 1  lb mild Italian sausage
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped garlic
• 1  cup  finely chopped onion
• 1  cup red wine
• 2 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1  cup water
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  lrg. black olives, sliced in thirds
• 1⁄3 cup  ghirardelli 60% chocolate chips
• 2  tablespoons  italian seasoning
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon  granulated garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon  granulated onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  finely minced parsley
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch, mix with a little water to smooth consistency

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown meats with garlic and onion.
2. When cooked through, pour in red wine.
3. Meanwhile add remaining ingredients to crock pot.
4. Then spoon meat mixture into crock pot.
5. Cook on high heat 4-6 hours or all day on low.
6. Serve over cooked spaghetti.
7. You can also use it for lasagna. MMMM.