Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ pound Italian sausage (or use all ground beef)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice, do not drain, 1 can)
• 24 ounces tomato sauce
• 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish if desired)
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (plus extra for garnish if desired)

Steps

1. 1

   Brown ground beef, sausage, onions, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

2. 2

   Add beef mixture and remaining ingredients (except fresh herbs & pasta) to crock pot.

3. 3

   Cook on High for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.

4. 4

   Prepare spaghetti or pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well.

5. 5

   Top spaghetti with meat sauce. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.