ZIPPY SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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This thick and hearty sauce goes a long way to fill my hungry family. They enjoy any leftovers ladled over thick slices of grilled garlic bread. To make sure I have the ingredients on hand, I keep a bag of chopped green pepper in my freezer and minced garlic in my fridge-always! -Elaine Priest, Dover, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 to 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, cheese, wine, olives, parsley, oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 930mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.