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!
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!
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| Servings | 6people |
| Prep Time | 30minutes |
| Cook Time | 4 - 5hours on LOW |
- 56 ounces Canned Whole Tomatoes
- 1 - 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef lean
- 1 pound Italian Sausage Links hot
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dried Oregano
- 2 tablespoons Dried Basil
- 2 tablespoons Onion Powder
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
- 3 - 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tubes Concentrated Beef Stock I used Knorr Homestyle Beef Stock
- 12 ounces Tomato Paste
- 4 whole Bay Leaves
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Ingredients
Servings: people
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- Brown ground beef and sausage separately on top of stove.
- Drain grease.
- Cut sausage into 1 " pieces.
- Place meat at bottom of a 6 quart or larger crock-pot.
- Pour canned tomatoes over. You may blend them first so they are less chunky but I left them as is.
- Add sugar and stir.
- Add spices. You can vary the spices listed as desired.
- Add fresh garlic.
- Add beef stock and stir well.
- Cook on low for 2 hours.
- Add one can of tomato paste and stir.
- Cook on low for another 2-3 hours, making sure to keep an eye on the sauce so it doesn't stick to sides.
- Add the second can of tomato paste right before sauce is done.
- Stir well.
- In last half an hour prepare spaghetti noodles (or other pasta) on top of the stove.
- Remove bay leaves from sauce before serving.
- Serve sauce over noodles and enjoy!
*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.
Now that I have your attention, check out the rest of the great recipes for this month’s challenge!
Kim Bee says
March 7, 2012 at 12:16 PMI 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.
Lady Tara says
March 7, 2012 at 6:09 PMThat means I’ve got about 5 months to get one! LOL Thank you for the inspiration and for stopping by Crock-Pot Ladies!
SharleneT says
March 7, 2012 at 1:08 PMI 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.
Lady Tara says
March 7, 2012 at 5:59 PMHey I’m all for adding a 1/2 cup of red wine. Or just drinking a glass or two with dinner. ;0
Kristin says
March 7, 2012 at 4:26 PMI love that it calls for beef stock!
#29
Lady Tara says
March 7, 2012 at 6:32 PMMe too! I had never used it before in a red sauce. Now I know what I was missing!
The UDG says
March 7, 2012 at 5:31 PMI love sauce recipes that call for sugar in them. Makes them soooo delicious.
Lady Tara says
March 7, 2012 at 6:32 PMThanks for stopping by!
ButterYum says
March 7, 2012 at 5:39 PMOh 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
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ButterYum
Lady Tara says
March 7, 2012 at 6:12 PMStopping by right now! Glad you could visit.
Little Mommy says
March 7, 2012 at 8:27 PMThis looks great! Love yall!
Lady Tara says
March 9, 2012 at 7:06 AMAww thanks for stopping by!
Terry says
March 8, 2012 at 9:43 AMI 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
Lady Tara says
March 8, 2012 at 10:20 AMThanks for visiting. I love hot sausage but you could also try it with sweet or maybe a flavored. Ahhh the possibilities… lol
Lisa~~ says
March 8, 2012 at 7:47 PMI’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~~
Lady Tara says
March 9, 2012 at 7:05 AMThanks for stopping by Lisa!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
March 10, 2012 at 7:07 AMThis 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!
Lady Tara says
March 10, 2012 at 11:23 AMThank 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!