Spaghetti Sauce for Seasons

Submitted by Sierra Silver

"This is a really good recipe as you can use the sauce on spaghetti, baked in a ziti, or puree a bit and plop on a pizza. This does make alot, but is pretty easy to half."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 18-20

ingredients

• 1 lb mild Italian turkey sausage
• 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage
• 6 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
• 2 lbs sliced mushrooms
• 5 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (14 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup dried Italian spices
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 bay leaves

directions

1. In large saucepan, saute sausage, onions, carlic, celery, mushrooms, and peppers until sausage browns and vegetables soften.
2. Drain mixture.
3. Pour into slow cooker; add tomato products and seasonings.
4. Simmer on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.