Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
A simple combination of ground beef & Italian sausage, tomatoes and our favorite seasonings creates a sauce perfect over pasta or in lasagna!
Author: Spendwithpennies/Photo credit to spendwithpennies.com
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage or use all ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes canned do not drain
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 small green bell pepper diced
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons each fresh parsley and basil plus extra for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, sausage, onions, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add beef mixture and remaining ingredients (except fresh herbs & pasta) to crock pot.
- Cook on High for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.
- Prepare spaghetti or pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
- Top spaghetti with meat sauce. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
