Kielbasa Crockpot Pasta Sauce Recipe

Kielbasa Crockpot Pasta Sauce Recipe

1 lb of kielbasa sausage; sliced
1/2 lb of beef (lean); ground
1 canned whole tomatoes (28 oz); not drained
9 oz of French-Cut green beans
1 canned black olives (6 oz); drained
3 cloves garlic; chopped
1/2 c of red wine
1 onion (medium); minced
1 green bell pepper (medium); sliced
1/4 tsp of ground black pepper
1 tsp of basil
1 tsp of oregano
1/2 tsp of thyme
1 lb of pasta
4 oz of Parmesan; grated
2 Tbsps of butter

Cook the pasta as stated in the package instructions ’til al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat a medium-sized nonstick skillet with butter over medium heat. When the butter melts, saute the garlic and onions for about one minute. Toss in the beef. Saute ’til light brown. Remove from heat. Transfer the beef to the crockpot.

Toss in Kielbasa, tomatoes, green beans, black olives, red wine, green bell pepper, basil, oregano, thyme, and ground black pepper into the crockpot. Stir well. Cover with lid. Set heat to low. Cook for 6-8 hours.

Mound a generous helping of pasta in a platter. Pour some sauce over it. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of parsley. Serve with garlic bread.

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