RICH AND HEARTY SLOW-COOKED PASTA SAUCE

By Clarabell

6 points w/o pasta or cheese

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 1/2 pound chicken Italian sausage (bulk or removed from casings)
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 6-8 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, quartered and cut in large dice
• 2 medium zucchini, quartered and cut in large dice
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced, fire-roasted tomatoes, with juice
• 1 14.5-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/4 c tomato paste
• 1/2 c capers
• 1 t sugar
• 1 t kosher salt
• 1/2 t smoked paprika
• 1 t dried basil
• 1 t dried oregano

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add sausage and beef to skillet, saute 6 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Mix in garlic and cook for 1 - 2 more minutes.

2. While meat is cooking, add remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Once meat is cooked, add it to the slow cooker.

3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

4. Serve sauce with your favorite cooked pasta; top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.