JEANNE'S SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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This recipe has many vegetables and three kinds of meat. Most people can't tell it's not all beef and I've been told I ought to market it. This sauce has no acidic after taste, which is frequent with sauces that have tomato and/or bell pepper cooked over long periods of time. This sauce freezes well and can be used for other recipes.

Provided by Jeanne Gold

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 3h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ pound turkey kielbasa, chopped
¼ cup extra light olive oil
3 onions, chopped
6 yellow squash, diced
1 small green bell pepper, minced
3 cloves garlic, pressed
½ pound extra lean ground beef
½ pound extra-lean ground turkey breast
5 bay leaves
15 whole black peppercorns
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and kielbasa. Set slow cooker to High.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, squash, green pepper, and garlic in oil until onions are translucent. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker.
  • Place ground beef and ground turkey in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble finely, and transfer to slow cooker. Season with bay leaves, peppercorns, basil, marjoram, thyme, and oregano.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 2 hours. Remove lid, and cook 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 624.1 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Victor Danjima
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This sauce is a family favorite. We make it all the time.


Jenny Lowry
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Rokeya Moni
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This sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It's also really versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even pizza.


Jose Jaen
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5 stars!


Danyal Ali khan (DANY)
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mudassar Ahmad
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This sauce is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw together, and it always tastes great.


dane bacon
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Yum!


Zamu Kayonde
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This sauce is a winner! It's flavorful, hearty, and perfect for a weeknight meal. I served it over spaghetti, but it would also be great with other pasta shapes or even meatballs.


Fulufhelo Ditlou
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so delicious. I always double the recipe so I have leftovers for the week.


Arob Ayon
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This sauce is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and the flavor is incredible. My family loves it!