Ingredients

1 1/2

lb boneless pork country-style ribs

1

cup frozen onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley seasoning blend (from 12-oz bag), thawed

1

can (29 oz) tomato puree

1

can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

1

tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1

teaspoon sugar

1

teaspoon fennel seed

1

package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)

1

package (16 oz) spaghetti

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Preparation

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except mushrooms, spaghetti and oil.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

Using 2 forks, break pork into bite-size pieces in cooker. Stir in mushrooms. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.

Stir oil into sauce. Serve over hot spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.