Betty Crocker Spaghetti Sauce

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.