Spaghetti is a big hit around our house.
Sometimes I like to try a different recipe.
Or just throw stuff together for a different twist.
Here is what I did.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic
fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 small can tomato paste
2 cans of Italian stewed tomatoes
2 cans tomato sauce
1 pound extra lean ground beef
Italian seasonings
ground black pepper to taste
While browning the meat, I added all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Next, I let simmer for 2-3 hours. The longer the better.
We like to pair with a fresh green salad, a french loaf and extra virgin olive oil mixed with Italian spices and balsamic vinegar.
I'll be thrilled when I can find spaghetti squash to use instead of pasta for a healthier dish.
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ReplyDeleteThat sounds delicious! I've never thought of doing my sauce in the slow cooker.
ReplyDeleteI love spaghetti squash. Haven't used it in a while. It seems so messy, but I love the end result. It's not quite the same, and I think I've mentioned it before, but I also take yellow squash and zuchinni, slice them, then julienne each slice and cook that a tiny bit. Use it in the place of pasta or the spaghetti squash. Of course, I also use it to make lasagna. :))