Italian Spaghetti Sauce (Crock Pot)

2 lbs Ground Beef or Bulk Italian Sausage
3 medium onions, chopped (2 1/4 cusp)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 ounces)
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (I do less)
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (29 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (12 oz) tomato paste
2 tbsp dried basil leaves
1 tbsp dried oregano leaves
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

1. Cook hamburger, onions, mushrooms and garlic in 12 inch skillet over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.

2. Spoon hamburger mixture into 5-quart slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients.

3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

This recipe makes a lot, but I always freeze half of it - it freezes really well!!