Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

A simple combination of ground beef & Italian sausage, tomatoes and our favorite seasonings creates a sauce perfect over pasta or in lasagna!

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

Brown ground beef, sausage, onions, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
Add beef mixture and remaining ingredients (except fresh herbs & pasta) to crock pot.
Cook on High for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.
Prepare spaghetti or pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
Top spaghetti with meat sauce. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.