Traditional Bolognese Sauce (EvenAngelsFall)

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 glove garlic, crushed
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small green or red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
• 1 (28-oz) can diced, peeled tomatoes
• 2 (6-oz) cans tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• cooled pasta
• Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Turn slow-cooker on HIGH. Add ground beef & sausage. Cook and stir until meat is broken up into small pieces. Turn pot on LOW. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta and cheese. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours. Makes about 8 cups. Spoon over your favorte pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.