Slow Cooker Meaty Italian Spaghetti Sauce

 

2

lb bulk Italian pork sausage or ground beef

2

large onions, chopped (2 cups)

2

cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)

3

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

can (28 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, undrained

2

cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce

1

can (6 oz) tomato paste

1

tablespoon dried basil leaves

1

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1

tablespoon sugar

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
• 2 Spoon sausage mixture into cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients.
• 3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.