MEAT SAUCE FOR SPAGHETTI RECIPE

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Johnsonville® Ground Mild 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

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. 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.

Recipe source: tasteofhome