Recipe of the Week...Meaty Marinara Sauce with a Kick!

Here's my marinara sauce recipe that I promised to share with you...which is Mike's favorite! I hope that your family enjoys it as much as mine does!

Ingredients:

• 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 - 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
• 1 - 14.5 oz. can of petite diced tomatoes
• 1 small can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
• 1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes (amount can be reduced for a less spicy sauce)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
• 1/2 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 Tbsp. dried basil
• 1/2 Tbsp. dried thyme
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Brown hamburger meat with onion, drain and place into crockpot. Combine other ingredients and add to meat and onion mixture in crockpot. Cook on low for about 8 hours. Serve with pasta of your choice and additional parmesan cheese if desired...scrumptious!!

Have a fun and safe weekend!