Stamp-of-Approval Spaghetti Sauce

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My father is very opinionated, especially about food. This recipe received his almost unreachable stamp of approval. I have yet to hear a disagreement from anyone who has tried it! —Melissa Taylor, Higley, Arizona

  • 12
  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • 340 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3/4 pound Johnsonville® Mild Ground Italian Sausage
  • 4 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked spaghetti

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Step 2

Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oil and seasonings.

Step 3

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti.