Slow Simmered Spaghetti Sauce

Submitted by Stephanie S.

"Oh yum...this is good. We love spaghetti and this sauce is the one we use."

 

• Ready In: 10hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup finely diced carrot
• 1 (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. In large skillet, brown beef and sausage over medium heat until thoroughly cooked and sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently.
2. Drain.
3. In 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, combine beef mixture and all remaining ingredients.
4. Mix well.
5. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
6. About 20 minutes before serving, cook you pasta of choice and serve with sauce on top.

Reviews

[CookGordon]

This sauce is very hearty. I cooked as instructed except I did not have any tomato paste so I added a can of diced tomatoes with juice. I also cooked it on high for about 4 hours and then turned the heat down to low for 30 minutes to an hour. This makes alot of sauce. I was able to freeze about half for future use. Thanks for the post.

 

[Chef Celtic]

What a good, rich, hearty sauce! Instead of ground beef and sausage, I just added meatballs.