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spaghetti sauce

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Judy Garcia
@snflwr8351
Gunnison, UT

I make this in my 6 qt. Nesco slow cooker and simmer on low heat for several hours. I also prefer to use the Italian sausage links.

(2 ratings)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spaghetti sauce

  • 1 can
    (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can
    (12 oz.) tomato paste
  • 1 can
    (16 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 2-3 c
    hot water
  • 1 Tbsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    basil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1-2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 5
    Italian sausages, mild or hot OR
  • 1 lb
    bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 lg
    onion, diced
  • 2-3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 md
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb
    fresh mushrooms, sliced or quartered

How To Make spaghetti sauce

  • 1
    Combine first 10 ingredients; allow to simmer at least 1/2 hour.
  • 2
    While sauce is simmering, brown ground beef, onion and garlic. If bulk sausage is used, brown with ground beef. Drain meat mixture.
  • 3
    Add meat mixture to tomato mixture. If sausage links are used, cut into bite-sized pieces and add uncooked pieces to sauce.
  • 4
    Add bell pepper and allow to simmer 1-2 hours; add mushrooms and simmer additional 1/2 hour.
  • 5
    Serve with cooked spaghetti and parmesan cheese, if desired.
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