Linda's Vegetarian Sauce

Linda's Vegetarian Crockpot Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 onions, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 12 oz. pkg. frozen ground beef substitute crumbles
• 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 28 oz. can tomato sauce
• 12 oz. can 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 flakes

PREPARATION:

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Add beef substitute crumbles and cook 2-3 minutes longer.

Spoon mixture into 5-quart slow cooker and add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 8-9 hours until mixture is combined and bubbly. Serve with hot cooked and drained spaghetti pasta and grated Parmesan cheese. 24 servings