Mama Mia Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Submitted by LizAnn

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

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 19
• 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.

Reviews

[Lavender Lynn]

This is a good sauce. I followed the ingredients exactly except I only put in 1 can of olives. I cooked on low in crock pot for 8 hrs. I could not taste the chocolate either. Made for Market Tag 2007

 

[Bev I Am]

This sauce is really good! I used a high quality 60% chocolate in the sauce, but was unable to detect any chocolate flavor in the sauce. I made as directed for a wonderful, full-bodied, rich, meaty tomato sauce. I served over spaghetti and will use the leftovers with ravioli tomorrow. Thank, LizAnn!

 

[Thehibs]

Love this recipe! Makes a large delicious batch of meat sauce. I deleted the olives, exchanged one 28 oz can of San Marcano peeled tomatoes and crushed tomatoes instead of diced. Also, added a pinch more Italian Seasoning as well as one 6oz can of tomato basil tomato paste instead of regular. Awesome!

 

[Prana Princess]

I have to admit, I was skeptical when I saw chocolate chips as an ingredient in this recipe, but we loved it!! My house smelled like an upscale Italian restuarant all day while this was cooking. Definitely a keeper!!