A rich and meaty spaghetti sauce perfect for pasta lovers, made conveniently in a slow cooker to enhance flavors over time.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
6h
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 800 grams diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 4 cloves garlic
- 0.5 kg ground beef
- 0.5 kg Italian sausage
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 180 grams tomato paste
- 850 ml tomato sauce
- 240 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and chopped onion over medium heat until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute.
Step 3
Transfer the meat mixture to a slow cooker.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.
Step 5
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
Step 6
Remove the bay leaves before serving.