TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE SLOW COOKER RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in Italian sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash and blend the meat mixture every few minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, chicken broth, red wine, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and black pepper.
• Transfer the sauce to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Steps:

• Dry the pork with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until just smoking.
• Brown half of the pork, about 10 minutes, then add to the slow cooker.
• Return the skillet to med-high heat and repeat with 2 more teaspoons oil and the remaining pork.
• Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the empty skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering.
• Add the onions and 1/4 tsp salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
• Stir in the wine and tomato paste, scraping up any browned bits.
• Simmer until the wine has reduced by half, about 3 minutes, then pour into the slow cooker.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with their juice, the oregano, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender.
• Let the sauce settle for 5 minutes, then use a wide spoon to skim the fat off the surface.
• Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the pieces of meat.
• Before tossing the sauce with cooked pasta, discard the bay leaves, stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.