SLOW-COOKER CHUNKY PORK AND MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Slow-Cooker Chunky Pork and Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce image

Flavorful pork ribs replace the usual ground beef or sausage in family-pleasing spaghetti.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb boneless pork country-style ribs
1 cup frozen onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley seasoning blend (from 12-oz bag), thawed
1 can (29 oz) tomato puree
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
1 package (16 oz) spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except mushrooms, spaghetti and oil.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Using 2 forks, break pork into bite-size pieces in cooker. Stir in mushrooms. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
Stir oil into sauce. Serve over hot spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g