SLOW-COOKER BOLOGNESE

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Muir Glen® tomato paste provides a simple addition to this Bolognese that's made using sausage and ground beef. Serve this slow cooked Italian sauce over pasta for dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2 carrots, finely chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 oz uncooked spaghetti
3/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (3 oz)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, beef, onions, carrots and garlic over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage and beef are thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • In slow cooker, stir together meat mixture, tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
  • About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve meat mixture over spaghetti. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg

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