Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti: My Lazy Day Dinner! - Food55

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
• 1 large (150g) yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce/170g) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) sugar (to balance acidity)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 cup (240ml) beef broth (or water)
• 1 pound (450g) spaghetti (or your favorite pasta shape)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)