Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

"An easy slow cooker dinner! This thick, rich Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce is loaded with ground beef, Italian sausage, tomatoes and fresh herbs...."

INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup finely-diced onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine (or sub with balsamic vinegar)
¼ cup chopped fresh basil ((or about 2 teaspoons dried basil))
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano ((or about ½ teaspoon dried oregano))
1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
For serving: 1 lb. pasta, cooked according to package instructions
Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese; chopped fresh herbs
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