Meaty Spaghetti Sauce
Updated: Apr. 06, 2020A family classic that requires steady attention on the stovetop, this sauce is just as delicious when made in the slow cooker-and much less demanding.
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- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 lb. Italian sausage
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (6 oz. each) tomato paste
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- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbs. Italian seasoning
- 1 tbs. dried basil
- 2 tsp. dried marjoram
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- Hot cooked spaghetti
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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]In large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, sugar, and seasonings; mix well. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or until bubbly. Serve over spaghetti. Yield: 12 servings ($1.18 per serving)[/step-item][/step-list-wrapper]
[nutrition-info calories=”231″ calories_fat=”” fat=”8g” sat_fat=”3g” choles=”45mg” sodium=”1,188mg” carbs=”22g” sugars=”” protein=”17g” fiber=”3g”]
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