* Exported from MasterCook * Spagetti Sauce Italiano Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Crockpot Beef Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Pound Ground beef 1/2 Pound Italian sausage -- bulk 1 Cup Onion -- chopped 2 Garlic clove -- minced 2 Cans Tomatoes; 16 oz -- cut-up 2 Cans Tomato sauce -- 8 oz 2 Cans Mushrooms; 4 oz -- chopped and 1 Cup Green pepper -- chopped 4 Tablespoons Tapioca -- quick-cooking 2 Bay leaves 1 Teaspoon Basil -- crushed & dry 1 Teaspoon Oregano -- crushed & dry 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper ds Salt Hot cooked spaghetti In a skillet cook ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender; drain off fat. Meanwhile in crockpot, combine undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, green pepper, tapioca, bay leaves, oregano, basil, pepper, and salt. Stir in browned meat mixture. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or high heat setting for 5-6 hours. Remove bay leaves. Serve over hot spaghetti. Makes 8-10 servings. Source: Better Homes and Gardens New Crockery Cookbook Terrie Peterson Via: mmdoor@the_cheshire_cat.bbs, 08-19-1995, recipe # 3563 in Primary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -