SLOW-COOKER MEATY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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If you've been searching for "the one," that is a reliably delicious spaghetti sauce that will please the family, freeze well and get better overnight, we humbly suggest this recipe. No hard-to-find ingredients here, just everything you'd expect to be in a basic red sauce. Before stewing to perfection in your slow cooker, this sauce does require a crucial couple minutes of skillet time. Taking the 15 minutes to brown Italian sausage and onions to golden-brown perfection doesn't just bring out the best in these ingredients, it also leads to a sauce that's considerably more delicious than it would be otherwise. And after you do it, it's just a matter of tossing all the ingredients into the pot and letting them simmer together into a rich and savory red gravy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage or ground beef
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Spoon sausage mixture into cooker.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Playas Only
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and pizza. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ladba
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even vegetables. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bilal Osman
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and hearty, and the slow cooker does all the work.


Lwane Johanna
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I was skeptical at first, but this sauce really surprised me. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Jimmy Dorton
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I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but this sauce was really good. It had a great flavor and the slow cooker made it so easy to prepare.


Enrique Gavarrete
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover bell peppers and onions, and I just threw them in the slow cooker with the other ingredients. The sauce came out great!


Gray Kindley
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The sauce was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili flakes next time.


Benz29 Jimenez
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknight dinners.


D J Miju
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This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and sogar pizza. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mst Samiea
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I was skeptical at first, but this sauce really surprised me. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


ahtshamansari3
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I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but this sauce was really good. It had a great flavor and the slow cooker made it so easy to prepare.


Shaham Shaham
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover bell peppers and onions, and I just threw them in the slow cooker with the other ingredients. The sauce came out great!


Milagros Martinez
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The sauce was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili flakes next time.


Ashleigh Kelly
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknight dinners.


Subhan Shahzad
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This sauce is so versatile! I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even pizza. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


People Yuh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce came out perfect. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more garlic next time.


Stephanie H
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I've tried many Italian sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. The slow cooker does all the work and the result is a rich, flavorful sauce that's perfect for pasta, chicken, or even just a slice of bread.


Maddison Searle
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I was short on time and needed something quick and easy. The sauce came out great and my family loved it.


Kigaxy Steven
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The sauce was amazing! It had the perfect balance of flavors and the slow cooker made it so easy to prepare. I will definitely be making this again.