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Crock Pot Meaty Pasta Sauce

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Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 28 oz Can Diced Tomato
  • 1 15 oz Can Tomato Puree
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions 

  • Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a medium sauté pan and sauté onions for 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and 1 tsp of salt and sauté for 4 more minutes, breaking apart the meat as it cooks.
  • Add the sautéed meat and onions to the crock pot.
  • Whisk 2 tbsp of tomato paste in 1 cup of water until the paste dissolves.
  • Add the tomato paste mixture to the pot along with the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
  • Serve over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1430mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g
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