Ingredients
1
lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2
large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2
carrots, finely chopped (1 cup)
3
cloves garlic, finely chopped
2
cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1
can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
1
tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1
tablespoon packed brown sugar
3/4
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16
oz uncooked spaghetti
3/4
cup shaved Parmesan cheese (3 oz)
1/2
cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Preparation
Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, beef, onions, carrots and garlic over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage and beef are thoroughly cooked; drain.
In slow cooker, stir together meat mixture, tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve meat mixture over spaghetti. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese and basil.
