Categories: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2- 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes, crushed
• 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 8 sprigs fresh basil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 lb. pasta, cooked as directed
• Garnish: grated Parmesan, fresh basil

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.

2. In a slow cooker, stir together meat mixture, all tomatoes, tomato paste, oil, vinegar, basil, garlic, salt and peppers. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.

3. Serve sauce with pasta. Garnish with cheese and basil.

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