Ingredients
1
lb extra-lean (at least 95%) ground beef
1/2
lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1
medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
cup finely chopped carrots
1
can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1
can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1
can (6 oz) tomato paste
1
tablespoon packed brown sugar
3
teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4
teaspoon pepper
16
oz uncooked spaghetti
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
Preparation
In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked and sausage is no longer pink; drain.
In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture and all remaining ingredients except spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
About 20 minutes before serving, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve sauce over cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
