Fix it & Forget it Friday: Crock Pot spaghetti sauce

 

 

For the Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce:

1lb ground beef (I used 90/10 ground sirloin)

salt &  pepper

1 medium onion, minced (or cut in half)

28oz can crushed tomatoes

8oz can tomato sauce

6oz can tomato paste

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

1 bay leaf (or 2 small)

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried basil

3/4 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)

2 Tablespoons butter

 

Directions:

 Season ground beef with salt & pepper then brown with minced onion* in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain then add to a large crock pot. Add all the ingredients except for the butter, stir to combine, then cook on low for 5-6 hours. Remove bay leaves, stir in butter, then serve over cooked pasta.