BEST STOVETOP OR CROCKPOT SPAGHETTI

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I was tired of can or jarred spaghetti sauce, so I kept trying until I say it is perfect. Family and friends love it. That they have this recipe too.

Provided by Candys Camp Kitchen

Categories     European

Time 6h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage (ground beef or mixture of each)
2 teaspoons bottled garlic, minced or 3 cloves, crushed
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, petite drained
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup water
3 -4 cups cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • Stovetop: brown meat, onion, and garlic until the meat is done, drain.
  • Let meat cool and crumble. Add meat mixture to a large saucepan, add all of the dry ingredients, except for the bay leaf and stir to combine.
  • Once combined, add tomato paste, mix together well. Then add the rest of the wet ingredients and stir well.
  • Add bay leaf, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer covered for 1 to 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf, add cooked spaghetti, and mix well.
  • Crockpot: Combine all of the ingredients except for bay leaf and meat. Mix well then add the bay leaf. Cook on low for 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the browned and crumbled meat of your choice. Cook for 1 more hour, add the cooked spaghetti.
  • Serve with your choice of cheese if desired and garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.8, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 2601.5, Carbohydrate 66.7, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 16.1, Protein 39.9

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