Mama Mia Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of *Mama Mia Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce*, a slow-cooked masterpiece that brings classic Italian flair to your dinner table. This hearty sauce combines the boldness of ground beef and mild Italian sausage with the sweetness of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a hint of sugar. Aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a medley of Italian herbs like oregano and basil infuse every bite with depth and warmth, while a touch of crushed red pepper flakes adds just the right kick. Simmered low and slow in a crock pot for hours, this sauce develops an irresistible, velvety texture. Serve it over a plate of al dente spaghetti, garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese, and get ready to impress your family with a homemade Italian classic. Perfect for busy days, this easy spaghetti sauce recipe ensures a flavorful, stress-free meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 pound Mild Italian sausage
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces Tomato sauce
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons Dried basil
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease and transfer the meat to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well.
Nestle the bay leaves into the sauce mixture, ensuring they are submerged.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Before serving, remove the bay leaves and stir in the fresh parsley for a burst of flavor.
Serve the sauce hot over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.1 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 668 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 10429 mg | 453% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.1 g | ||
| Protein | 195.5 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 512 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 4928 mg | 105% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
