MEATY SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

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Marinated artichokes, celery and green pepper are wonderful additions to this hearty spaghetti sauce. Don't be afraid of leftovers-this tangy sauce is even better the next day. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h35m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground beef
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) Italian tomato paste
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker., Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges