Perfect Spaghetti Sauce (Crock-Pot)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Slow-cooked Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef and Sausage
in Italian

Prep

20

Cook

480

Ready In

500

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 lb ground beef or 1 -1 1/2 lb sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion , diced fine
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 can tomato juice
2 cans tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste ( 2 cans , for thicker sauce )
1 tablespoon sugar
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons basil
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
salt & pepper
red pepper flakes ( optional , to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
270
Sugar
10g
Fat
10g
Nothing says comfort like a delicious bowl of spaghetti and meat sauce, and this recipe for Perfect Spaghetti Sauce is no exception. Mixing both beef and sausage creates a mouth-watering, hearty flavor that will have you reaching for seconds. The best part about this recipe is that the crock-pot does nearly all the work, so you can spend the day doing other things. Let this simmer all day on low, and you’ll have an amazing dinner waiting for you when you return home. The recipe uses fresh and simple ingredients that give the sauce an authentic taste and aroma. You can adjust the spices to your liking or even throw in some extra vegetables for added nutrition. This recipe is perfect to serve when you have family or friends over for dinner.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, garlic, and ground beef or sausage. Cook until the meat is browned, then drain the grease.
2.Add the browned meat mixture to a Crock-Pot along with the tomato juice, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
3.Add sugar, bay leaves, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
4.Stir everything together to mix the ingredients properly.
5.Cover the Crock-Pot and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours.
6.Once done, serve over freshly cooked pasta with cheese and garlic bread for an ultimate Italian dinner experience.

PROS

This Spaghetti Sauce is incredibly delicious, and the slow-cook makes it even better.
It can feed a crowd and tastes even better the next day as leftovers.

The recipe is effortless to prepare, and the Crock-Pot does the cooking for you.

CONS

The recipe is high in calories and fat, especially if made with beef.
Sausage is a slightly healthier option.
It also contains quite a bit of sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The tomatoes used in this recipe are rich in antioxidants and have been linked to decreased risk of heart disease and cancer.

The red pepper flakes and garlic in the recipe have antiviral and antibacterial properties that may boost the immune system.

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