Meat-Lover’s Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Meat-Lover's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

480 min

Ready In

495 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions , chopped
1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon white sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
345
Sugar
8g
Fat
22g
Meat-lover's spaghetti sauce is a tasty, warm, and hearty meal that brings the family together to enjoy. This sauce combines the taste of beef, pork, and tomatoes that cooks to perfection in a slow cooker. The preparation for this recipe is simple and quick, plus it yields a large quantity of sauce that can be enjoyed on top of any pasta. What I love most about this recipe is that it can be made in advance and served on hectic days when you have no time to cook.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2.Add onions and cook until they become soft and slightly browned.
3.Add Italian sausage and ground beef and cook until browned.
4.In a slow cooker, mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, canned stewed tomatoes, Italian herb seasoning, garlic powder, marjoram, thyme, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and sugar.
5.Add the cooked meat mixture to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
6.Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours.
7.Serve the meat-lover's spaghetti sauce over hot cooked spaghetti, and garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

PROS

This meat-lover’s spaghetti sauce recipe is perfect for busy weeknights as it can be prepared in a slow cooker and requires minimal preparation.

It is loaded with meat, and the slow cooking method allows for all the flavors to intensify and blend together beautifully, creating a robust and hearty flavor.

This recipe can be made in bulk and refrigerated or frozen for later use.

It is perfect for satisfying hungry guests and can be topped over any pasta of your choice.

CONS

This hearty meat-lover’s spaghetti sauce is high in calories and fat as it contains both beef and pork.

The slow cooking method is great for extracting flavors, but it also does not keep the dish’s nutritious value intact.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is high in calories and fat, it is rich in protein, iron, and other essential minerals needed for the body’s healthy functioning.
Tomatoes are also a part of this meat sauce recipe, which are a great source of vitamins and antioxidants, and studies have linked them with reducing the risk of heart disease and reducing inflammation.

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