CROCKPOT SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 large (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 small (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 cup of dry red wine
• 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon of dried basil
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Meatballs:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 garlic minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried leaf oregano
• 1 tsp dried leaf basil
• 1/2 cup of Romano cheese
• 1 tblsp dried parsley
• 1 egg

Preparation:

• Lightly brown garlic and green pepper in 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy frying pan on the stove. Transfer to crockpot. Add tomatoes, puree, red wine, oregano, basil, salt and sugar.
• Mix meatball ingredients thoroughly and form into meatballs. You can either bake these or sauté them in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until brown. Add to sauce and scrape drippings into the sauce also. Stir well and cover. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours and serve over pasta with Italian bread and more grated Romano. 
• Spaghetti and meatballs ready to serve.. enjoy!!