STAMP-OF-APPROVAL SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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My father is very opinionated, especially about food. This recipe received his almost unreachable stamp of approval. I have yet to hear a disagreement from anyone who has tried it! -Melissa Taylor, Higley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 medium onions, finely chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oil and seasonings., Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti. Freeze option: Cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.