Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk italian sausage
  • 12 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can italian tomato paste
  • 1 (7 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (not in oil)
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 12 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 12 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 teaspoon salt

Method

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Transfer to a 4 quart slow cooker.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Serve over pasta.