CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE

This Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce recipe is made easy in your slow cooker! It makes a thick and hearty sauce that freezes well. You can choose to make it with ground beef or sausage, or leave out the meat and make it vegetarian!

INGREDIENTS

1½ pounds (750g) lean ground beef, ground turkey, Italian sausage, or a mixture of meat (we like a mix of ground beef and sausage)

1 (28 oz) (793g) can crushed tomatoes

1 (14.5 oz) (411g) can diced tomatoes (don't drain)

1 (6 oz) (170g) tomato paste

½ cup (120ml) water or beef broth

1 small onion, diced

¼ cup (30g) shredded Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons garlic powder or 4-6 cloves minced

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large skillet brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and add to slow cooker.

Stir in remaining ingredients and cover with lid. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.