Slow Cooker Pasta Meat Sauce

Slow Cooker Pasta Meat Sauce- A hearty meat sauce for your favorite pasta that is made right in your slow cooker (crock pot). 

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Like the Creamy Apple Squares, this recipe comes from my Great Aunt.  The original recipe calls for making it on the stove top, but, I like to use my slow cooker (crock pot).  It's just easier. 🖒

Ingredients List

• Ground turkey or ground beef
• Pureed tomatoes
• Crushed tomatoes
• Tomato paste
• Dry spaghetti seasoning
• Onion
• Red pepper
• Spices:  Garlic, Basil, Salt, Pepper, Oregano
• Brown sugar
• Worcestershire sauce

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Do I Have to Make This in a Slow Cooker?

Nope.  If desired, you can make it on your stovetop.  Follow the recipe as noted and let it simmer in large pot for 3 hours over low heat. 

What Size Slow Cooker Do You Use?

I use a 6 quart slow cooker.  See recipe card for product.  If your cooker is smaller/larger, you should adjust the cooking time. 

Where Do I Find Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning? 

I found mine in the same section as the other seasoning packets ( ex: mixes for dinners, burgers, slow cooker meals).  If you can't find it,  check out the recipe card for the product I used.

Storage

Let the sauce cool completely. Then, store in air tight/covered jars/containers in the refrigerator. It is best used within 2 weeks.  Freezing:  Store in freezer safe/covered containers or jars.  Remove as much air from them as possible. It will stay good for several months.

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