Enjoy a flavorful and rich spaghetti sauce with this easy to make slow cooker recipe. Let the ingredients simmer together for hours to create a mouthwatering sauce that will elevate your spaghetti dish to a whole new level.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Transfer the cooked beef and vegetables to a slow cooker.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, red wine, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Slow cooking allows the flavors to meld together for a rich and delicious sauce.
Red wine adds depth and complexity to the sauce.
Leftover sauce can be frozen for future use.