Tit's actually packed with a lot of hidden health perks! The star of the show is the tomato base between the diced tomatoes, sauce, and paste, you are getting a massive dose of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that loves to protect your heart and is actually easier for your body to absorb after being cooked down. Choosing lean ground beef or turkey gives you a fantastic hit of high quality protein and iron to keep your energy up, while all those fragrant herbs like garlic, oregano, and thyme bring natural immune boosting and anti inflammatory benefits to the table. Plus, by letting everything simmer slowly, you get an incredibly rich flavor without needing to dump in a ton of extra salt or processed additives like the store bought jars often have.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve over spaghetti.
Yield: 6-8 servings.
