Meaty Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb bulk italian sausage
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can italian tomato paste
• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (not in oil)
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. transfer to a 4 quart slow cooker.
• 2 stir in remaining ingredients. cover; cook on low for 8-10 hours. discard bay leaf. serve over pasta.