Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 26 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or beef broth)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 8 oz dried spaghetti (broken into thirds)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Fresh basil (chopped)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and juts a bit of oil and once hot add the ground beef and onion, cook 5-7 minutes, until beef is browned, breaking it down with a wooden spoon. Frain the grease.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Top with the broken spaghetti and stir to combine.
  • Top with shredded cheese, cover, and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  • Serve garnished with fresh parsley or basil and with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.