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Meat Sauce for Spaghetti

Name: Meat Sauce for Spaghetti
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 cup water; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Hot cooked spaghetti

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 8 hours

Makes

9 servings

Here's a thick, hearty sauce that turns ordinary spaghetti and garlic bread into a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this slow cooker recipe in an electric frying pan instead. —Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin

Meat Sauce for Spaghetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, green pepper, onion, carrots, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until bubbly. Serve with spaghetti.

Can you freeze Meat Sauce for Spaghetti?

Do not cook spaghetti. Freeze meat sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Place sauce in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 286 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.