Slow cooked spaghetti sauce

By loriarnold

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink- drain. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add rest of ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until heated. Yield- 6 to 8 servings.