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Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

4.8 | 16 Reviews
Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 8 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Arlene Sommers, Redmond, Washington

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Jul. 19, 2024

My homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves this flavorful slow-cooker version. —Arlene Sommers, Redmond, Washington

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Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

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Yield:12 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:8 hours
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked spaghetti
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, crumbling meat; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste, sugar and seasonings.
  2. Cook, covered, on low until bubbly, about 8 hours. Serve with spaghetti. If desired, top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 264 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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