Ingredients
1
pound lean ground beef
1/2
pound bulk Italian pork sausage
2
medium carrots, finely chopped (1 cup)
1
medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1
can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1
can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1
tablespoon packed brown sugar
1
tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
16
ounces uncooked spaghetti
Shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired
Preparation
Cook beef and sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is brown and sausage is no longer pink, about 8 minutes; drain.
Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except spaghetti and Parmesan cheese in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
About 20 minutes before serving, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve sauce with hot cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.
