Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) Italian tomato paste
  • 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Hot cooked spaghetti
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Method

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, artichokes, garlic, rosemary, pepper, salt and bay leaf.
  • Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 6-8 hours. Remove bay leaf. Stir in parsley. Serve with spaghetti. If desired, top with grated Parmesan.
  • Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.