Ingredients for Thick Meaty Spaghetti Sauce
- Ground Beef
- Bulk Italian Sausage
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Italian Style Diced Tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Italian Spices
- Dried Basil
- Dried Marjoram
- Salt
- Pepper
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How to Make Thick Meaty Spaghetti Sauce
- Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
- Transfer the cooked meat to a 5-quart slow cooker.
- Add 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 medium onion (chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the slow cooker.
- Stir all ingredients until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the sauce has thickened and is bubbly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve over your favorite spaghetti or other pasta. Garnish with fresh parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
54 g
Sugar
66g
Fat
32g
Carbs
8g
