Moms Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce (Secret Ingredient)

Name: Moms Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce (Secret Ingredient)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves Chopped Garlic; 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped; 1 pound Mild Italian Sausage Links, Casings Removed; 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 can 15oz Can Tomato Sauce; 2 jars (1lb 8oz Jars) Classico Four Cheese Marinara Sauce; 1 can (28oz) Can Diced Tomatoes; 1 can (12 Oz ) Can Tomato Paste; 2 cups Water; 1/4 cups Red Wine; 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Used Coffee Grounds; 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley Flakes; 2 Tablespoons Dried Basil; 1 Tablespoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1 bag Pasta, Of Choice, 1 Pound Bag

Servings: persons

3 cloves Chopped Garlic
1 whole Small Onion, Chopped
1 pound Mild Italian Sausage Links, Casings Removed
1 pound Ground Beef
1 can 15oz Can Tomato Sauce
2 jars (1lb 8oz Jars) Classico Four Cheese Marinara Sauce
1 can (28oz) Can Diced Tomatoes
1 can (12 Oz ) Can Tomato Paste
2 cups Water
1/4 cups Red Wine
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Used Coffee Grounds
2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley Flakes
2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
1 Tablespoon Salt
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1 bag Pasta, Of Choice, 1 Pound Bag

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the garlic and chopped onions and saute until the onions are softened and a little bit golden.
2
Next add the Italian sausage and ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon as you stir.
3
You can make your meat into as big or as little chunks as youd like.
4
Drain excess fat.
5
Place ground meat mixture into a slow cooker.
6
Add tomato sauce, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, wine, brown sugar, coffee grounds, parsley, basil, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper, to taste.
7
Cover and cook on high heat for 4-6 hours or low for 6-10 hours.
8
With roughly 30 minutes before sauce is ready, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
9
We typically cook only 1 pound of pasta and freeze the rest of the sauce for a quick meal at a later date.
10
Serve pasta and sauce immediately and enjoy!

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cloves Chopped Garlic, 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped, 1 pound Mild Italian Sausage Links, Casings Removed, 1 pound Ground Beef, and more.

Yes, Moms Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce (Secret Ingredient) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!