Marinated artichokes, celery and sweet green pepper are wonderful additions to this hearty spaghetti sauce. Don’t be afraid of leftovers—this tangy sauce is even better the next day.
—AYSHA SCHURMAN AMMON, ID
PREP: 35 MIN. • COOK: 8 HOURS • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS (2 1/4 QUARTS)
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground beef
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) Italian tomato paste
1 jar (7 1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Discard the bay leaf.