Slow-Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce

By EricS52

Ingredients

• 2 lb bulk Italian sausage or ground beef
• 3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (29 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (12 oz) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.

In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place sausage mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.