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Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce - Mmmm Oamc Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 large onion, sliced .
  • olive oil .
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (NOT links) .
  • whole wheat spaghetti .
  • 3 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce .
  • Phase II .
  • 2 bay leaves .
  • salt & pepper, to taste .
  • 4 (6 oz) cans tomato paste .
  • Phase IV .
  • parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated .
  • 1/2 tbsp raw sugar .
  • 1 tsp dried oregano .
  • 1/2 green pepper, sliced (optional) .
  • 1 (3 oz) can sliced olives .
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin (90/10) .
  • Phase I .
  • 2 tbsps sliced fresh parsley .
  • Phase III .
  • 2 tsps dried basil .
  • 1 c fresh mushrooms, sliced (one small can of mushrooms may be substituted) .
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 2 tsps sea salt (to taste) .
  • 1 (15 oz) can sliced tomatoes .
  • 1/4 c shredded carrots (optional)

Directions
  • Step #1 Turn crock pot on high.
  • Step #2 Add all ingredients in Phase I to crock pot.
  • Step #3 In large heavy skillet on medium-high, add olive oil.
  • Step #4 saute onions, peppers (optional) & carrots (optional) until onions have browned.
  • Step #5 Add garlic & sautee for one min.
  • Step #6 Add to crock pot.
  • Step #7 Next, in same skillet, brown sausage & sirloin.
  • Step #8 Add paste & "burn" paste by combining with meat & turning like a pancake for 10 mins with a metal spatula(the purpose is to carmelize the paste because tomatoes have so much sugar in them).
  • Step #9 Add to crock pot.
  • Step #10 Add a small amount of water to hot skillet.
  • Step #11 Scrape remains of meat/paste mixture & add in the remaining mixture to crock pot.
  • Step #12 Simmer on low for 6-8 hrs.
  • Step #13 Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Step #14 Serve over spaghetti topped with cheese.
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