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Crock-Pot Getting Sauced Spaghetti Sauce

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This recipe for Crock-Pot Getting Sauced Spaghetti Sauce is a rich and meaty homemade spaghetti sauce that the whole family will adore over pasta!

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Crock-Pot Getting Sauced Spaghetti Sauce

This month I decided to take part in the Crazy Cooking Challenge where bloggers select a themed recipe from another blog, try it and share it with you and each other!  This month’s theme was Spaghetti! Now I love pasta and red sauce but I have always just made my own with no real “recipe” on the stove-top.  This is actually my first pasta sauce in a crock-pot so I was happy to find one prepared that way so I didn’t have to think too much.  I found a great recipe from Cravings of a Lunatic that I just had to try.  The name alone, Lunatic’s Getting Sauced Spaghetti Sauce intrigued me.  I made a few tweaks to it but the results were still divine.  I don’t think my family knew what hit them!


Ingredients Needed:

  • Extra Lean Ground Beef – I like to use the leanest ground beef that I can find which is usually a 96% lean and 4% fat, that way when I brown and crumble it there is hardly any excess fat that I need to drain off the meat.
  • Italian Sausage Links – I used a package of sweet Italian sausage links but if you would like to add a little heat to this sauce you can use hot Italian sausages.
  • Canned Whole Tomatoes – Using the best canned tomatoes you can afford will give amazing results with this recipe.
  • Granulated Sugar – A little white sugar off-sets the acidity from the tomatoes and adds just a touch of sweetness to the sauce.
  • Dried Oregano – Look for Italian oregano.
  • Dried Basil – Spaghetti sauce is not complete with some basil.
  • Onion Powder – A pantry staple onion powder adds some great flavor to this sauce.
  • Garlic Powder – Along with some fresh garlic, I added garlic powder to really give this sauce a depth of flavor in the garlic department.
  • Garlic – Whenever possible use fresh whole cloves of garlic and mince them yourself. However, in a pinch for time you can use pre-minced garlic that is found in jars from the grocery store. Just remember 1 teaspoon of minced garlic equals 1 clove of garlic.
  • Concentrated Beef Stock – I used Knorr Homestyle Beef Stock, if you cannot find this particular brand of concentrated beef stock you can use the beef stock paste and a little water or a couple of beef bullion cubes and water.
  • Tomato Paste – Nothing gives an Italian spaghetti sauce more depth of flavor that rich concentrated tomato paste. I love this stuff!
  • Bay Leaves – Dried bay leaves add great flavor to the sauce. Just remember to fish them out of the sauce and discard them before serving.

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet on the stove-top, brown and crumble the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off excess fat and add meat to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
  2. Cut Italian sausages into 1 inch pieces and add to the slow cooker.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, stirring every 2 hours to prevent the sauce from sticking on the sides.
  5. Remove bay leaves from sauce and discard.
  6. Serve sauce over cooked pasta or zucchini noodles (zoodles), adding freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Products Needed:

  • 6 Quart Slow Cooker (Or Larger)
  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Can Opener

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Crock-Pot Getting Sauced Spaghetti Sauce
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Crock-Pot Getting Sauced Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
This tasty spaghetti sauce recipe is jam packed with meat (both ground beef and Italian sausage) and a ton of great Italian flavors!
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Crock-Pot Getting Sauced Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
This tasty spaghetti sauce recipe is jam packed with meat (both ground beef and Italian sausage) and a ton of great Italian flavors!
Crock-Pot Getting Sauced Spaghetti Sauce
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Rating: 5
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Servings 6People
Prep Time 30Minutes
Cook Time 4 - 5Hours On LOW
Ingredients
  • 1.5 Pounds Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Pound Italian Sausage Links
  • 56 Ounces Canned Whole Tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
  • 2 Tablespoons Onion Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 Tubs Concentrated Beef Stock I used Knorr Homestyle Beef Stock
  • 12 Ounces Tomato Paste
  • 4 Whole Bay Leaves
Servings: People
Ingredients
  • 1.5 Pounds Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Pound Italian Sausage Links
  • 56 Ounces Canned Whole Tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
  • 2 Tablespoons Onion Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 Tubs Concentrated Beef Stock I used Knorr Homestyle Beef Stock
  • 12 Ounces Tomato Paste
  • 4 Whole Bay Leaves
Servings: People
Rating
Votes: 2
Rating: 5
You:
Rate this recipe!
Servings 6People
Prep Time 30Minutes
Cook Time 4 - 5Hours On LOW
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet on the stove-top, brown and crumble the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off excess fat and add meat to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
  2. Cut Italian sausages into 1 inch pieces and add to the slow cooker.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, stirring every 2 hours to prevent the sauce from sticking on the sides.
  5. Remove bay leaves from sauce and discard.
  6. Serve sauce over cooked pasta or zucchini noodles (zoodles), adding freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Recipe Notes

*I don't own a garlic press (gasp!) so I minced my garlic. The original recipe called for pressing it. You should check the sauce about every hour in the last 2 hours of cooking.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 705kcal, Total Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 91mg, Sodium: 17238mg, Potassium: 1485mg, Carbohydrates: 69g, Dietary Fiber: 10g, Sugars: 48g, Protein: 42g, Vitamin A: 43%, Vitamin C: 159%, Calcium: 33%, Iron: 72%
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Filed Under: Fall Recipes, Sauces, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes Tagged With: Basil, Bay Leaves, Beef, Beef Stock, Crazy Cooking Challenge, Garlic, Gluten Free, Ground Beef, Ground Hamburger, Hamburger, High Fiber, Knorr Homestyle Stock, Meat Sauce, Onion Salt, Oregano, Pasta, Salt, Sausage, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Noodles, Spicy Italian Sausage, Sugar, Sweet Italian Sausage, Tomato Sauce

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Comments

  1. Kim Bee says

    March 7, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    I love that you used mine. I am so honoured. It turned out great and I adore your use of sausage. It’s okay I didn’t get a garlic press till I was like 40, and only cuz it was a gift. Lol. They are amazing though. I am so happy you liked this. The name was fun too. I never take anything seriously. It’s how I roll.

    Reply
    • Lady Tara says

      March 7, 2012 at 6:09 PM

      That means I’ve got about 5 months to get one! LOL Thank you for the inspiration and for stopping by Crock-Pot Ladies!

      Reply
  2. SharleneT says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    I was sort of hoping that the ‘sauced’ in the title meant a little kick from some kind of alcohol — alas… But, a very easy one to use in the solar oven and will definitely put it in the queue! Thanks for sharing. Come visit when you can. I’m #28.

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    • Lady Tara says

      March 7, 2012 at 5:59 PM

      Hey I’m all for adding a 1/2 cup of red wine. Or just drinking a glass or two with dinner. ;0

      Reply
  3. Kristin says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I love that it calls for beef stock!
    #29

    Reply
    • Lady Tara says

      March 7, 2012 at 6:32 PM

      Me too! I had never used it before in a red sauce. Now I know what I was missing!

      Reply
  4. The UDG says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I love sauce recipes that call for sugar in them. Makes them soooo delicious.

    Reply
    • Lady Tara says

      March 7, 2012 at 6:32 PM

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. ButterYum says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Oh yes, yummy slow cooker meals are fabulous! Easy, delish – what more can a girl ask for?

    I hope you’ll stop by and visit my CCC – #75 Spaghetti Pie

    🙂
    ButterYum

    Reply
    • Lady Tara says

      March 7, 2012 at 6:12 PM

      Stopping by right now! Glad you could visit.

      Reply
  6. Little Mommy says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    This looks great! Love yall!

    Reply
    • Lady Tara says

      March 9, 2012 at 7:06 AM

      Aww thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Terry says

    March 8, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I bet this is amazing with the Italian hot sausage! I just recently bought a small two quart crockpot – perfect for cooking for two – and have been looking for some new recipes to try. I think your blog is great and will be following. #18

    Reply
    • Lady Tara says

      March 8, 2012 at 10:20 AM

      Thanks for visiting. I love hot sausage but you could also try it with sweet or maybe a flavored. Ahhh the possibilities… lol

      Reply
  8. Lisa~~ says

    March 8, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    I’d love to get sauced by this sauce, sounds delicious.

    If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my CCC entry: Tomato Sauce with Onion & Butter.

    Lisa~~

    Reply
    • Lady Tara says

      March 9, 2012 at 7:05 AM

      Thanks for stopping by Lisa!

      Reply
  9. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    March 10, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    This looks wonderful–I’ve yet to try spaghetti in the crock pot, but after seeing this, I’m going to have to give it a try. Crock pot cooking is my favorite, especially during the work week!

    Reply
    • Lady Tara says

      March 10, 2012 at 11:23 AM

      Thank you! I was tempted to throw the noodles in there too but I did “cheat” on my crocking and cooked them on the stove. Glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  10. Amy says

    January 2, 2021 at 7:16 AM

    What does 2 tubs of beef stock mean? 8oz or 32oz? Ty

    Reply
    • Emilee @ CrockPotLadies says

      January 7, 2021 at 10:01 AM

      It’s little containers of concentrated beef stock. You could also just use 7 cups regular beef stock or beef broth.

      Reply

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