Your whole family is sure to love this hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Pasta Sauce. Use the leftovers to make yummy stuffed peppers or a cast-iron skillet pizza. Find recipes in our 2016 Southern Slow Cooker Special Issue, available online or on newsstands!
Slow Cooker Pasta Sauce
2016-01-05 22:32:26
Makes about 12 cups
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 8 sprigs fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, crushed
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound cooked pasta
- Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and sausage over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, stir together cooked beef mixture, oil, and remaining ingredients (except cooked pasta and garnish). Cover and cook on low 8 hours.
- TO SERVE: Spoon 4 cups pasta sauce over 1 pound of cooked pasta. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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