Best Stovetop Or Crockpot Spaghetti

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   Stovetop: brown meat, onion, and garlic until the meat is done, drain.

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   Let meat cool and crumble. Add meat mixture to a large saucepan, add all of the dry ingredients, except for the bay leaf and stir to combine.

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   Once combined, add tomato paste, mix together well. Then add the rest of the wet ingredients and stir well.

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   Add bay leaf, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer covered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf, add cooked spaghetti, and mix well.

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   Crockpot: Combine all of the ingredients except for bay leaf and meat. Mix well then add the bay leaf. Cook on low for 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the browned and crumbled meat of your choice. Cook for 1 more hour, add the cooked spaghetti.

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   Serve with your choice of cheese if desired and garlic bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.