spaghetti sauce

(2 RATINGS)
45 Pinches
Gunnison, UT
Updated on Jan 20, 2010

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.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (12 oz.) tomato paste
  • 1 can (16 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 2-3 cups hot water
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 5 - Italian sausages, mild or hot OR
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced or quartered

How To Make spaghetti sauce

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

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Culture: Italian
Category: Other Sauces
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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