Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

The original recipe for this sauce started as one from a Pioneer Woman cookbook but over time it has morphed into a smaller batch with a few less ingredients. We love this sauce!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

• 1 lb ground Italian sausage

• 1 jar marinara sauce

• 28 oz can crushed tomato

• 1 small can tomato paste

• 1/2 cup broth of choice

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 3 bay leaves

• 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano and dried thyme

• 1 tablespoon dried basil

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 teaspoons salt

• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

• Brown and drain the meat before adding to the slow cooker.

• Add all other ingredients, stir to combine.

• Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove the bay leaves before serving over pasta.

• Other ideas for the sauce:

• Baked Ravioli

• Baked Ziti

• Lasagna