Rosalie's Spaghetti Sauce Adapted for the Crock Pot by Dolores

Elevate your pasta night with Rosalie's Spaghetti Sauce, lovingly adapted for the crock pot by Dolores. This slow-cooked masterpiece combines rich flavors of browned ground beef, Italian sausage, and a medley of aromatic ingredients like garlic, basil, and oregano. The sauce becomes irresistibly hearty and flavorful as it simmers for hours, melding crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into a luscious base. Easy to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this recipe is perfect for effortless cooking and yields a generous batch to feed a crowd. Serve it over your favorite pasta or as a versatile addition to lasagna or other Italian-inspired dishes. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and robust taste, this crock pot spaghetti sauce will quickly become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, based on preference)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 4 large Garlic cloves (minced)
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 1 cup Water
• 2 teaspoons Dried basil
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked meats to the crock pot.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and cook over medium heat until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.

Step 6

To the crock pot, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the crock pot. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the seasonings.

Step 8

Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the sauce is rich and well blended. Stir occasionally if possible.

Step 9

Before serving, remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Step 11

Serve the sauce over your favorite cooked pasta or use as a base for other Italian-inspired dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2754.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3110.4

Total Fat 226.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 563.0mg	0%
Sodium 6883.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 71.3g
Protein 157.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 512.2mg	0%
Iron 25.2mg	0%
Potassium 5704.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 15.5%