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👩🍳 Instructions
- Brown the Beef Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft. Drain fat.
- Load the Slow Cooker Transfer beef mixture to a 6–8 qt slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, sauce, paste, wine, sugar, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer Low and Slow Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (or HIGH for 3–4). Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning.
- Boil the Pasta 20–30 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine & Rest Stir pasta into sauce. Cover and let sit 10 minutes to absorb flavor. Serve hot with Parmesan.
🍽 Tips & Variations
- Too thick? Add pasta water or broth
- Too thin? Simmer uncovered or add tomato paste
- Too bitter? Add sugar or a knob of butter
- Make ahead: Sauce keeps 3 days or freezes up to 3 months
- Mix meats: Try sausage or pork for extra richness
- Flavor boost: Add soy sauce, fish sauce, or fresh herbs