Easy & Delicious Spaghetti Sauce Recipe - Mama Mia!

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1 clove garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 pound 90% lean ground beef 2 cups canned or fresh crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups cooked spaghetti Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms, carrots, garlic and shallot to skillet. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Place vegetables in slow cooker.
2. Add ground beef to skillet; brown, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat. Place beef into slow cooker.
3. Add tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, salt, oregano, basil and pepper. Cover; cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours. Serve sauce with cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Italian