Meaty Sun Dried Tomato Sauce (slow cooker)

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Ingredients

1. 1 lb bulk Italian sweet sausage
2. 3/4 lb ground beef
3. 1 medium red onion, chopped
4. 2 medium green peppers, chopped
5. 2 celery ribs, chopped
6. 3 garlic cloves, minced
7. 3 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
8. 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
9. 1 (7.5 oz) jar artichoke hearts (marinated or unmarinated), drained and chopped
10. 1 c sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed ), chopped
11. 3 T fresh parsley, minced
12. 1 1/2 t fresh thyme minced or 1/2 t dried thyme, crushed
13. 1 bay leaf
14. 1 t pepper
15. 1/2 t salt
16. 1 to 2 lbs pasta, cooked to package directions
17. fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
18. fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook sausage, beef, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Transfer meat mixture to a 4 qt slow cooker.
3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
4. Cover; cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
5. Discard bay leaf.
6. Serve over pasta.
7. Garnish with fresh parlsey and cheese if desired.

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