MEAT SAUCE FOR SPAGHETTI

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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. Freeze option: 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 : Calories 286 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SB Luminary
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This meat sauce is the best! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Storee Canham
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I made this meat sauce last night and it was delicious! It's so flavorful and it's perfect for spaghetti. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmed Sheraz
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This meat sauce is amazing! I love the flavor and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Azzy Garcia
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This meat sauce is the best! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Faith Tucker
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I made this meat sauce last night and it was delicious! It's so flavorful and it's perfect for spaghetti. I will definitely be making this again.


Latashia Tucker
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This meat sauce is amazing! I love the flavor and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Bonolo Mohaswa
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I've made this meat sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Keith G
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This meat sauce is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and it's perfect for spaghetti. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdikadir Adan
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I made this meat sauce last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Taher Company
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This meat sauce is amazing! I've tried many different recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and rich, and it's perfect for spaghetti. I will definitely be making this again and again.