ingredients 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage or ground beef 3 medium onions, chopped (2 1/4 cups) 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 ounces) 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper preparation 1. Cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic in 12-inch skillet over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. 2. Spoon sausage mixture into 5-quart slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. 3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until vegetables are tender.