INGREDIENTS
2 lbs ground chuck
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
5-7 cloves garlic, minced
1 (26 oz) jar of marinara sauce, your favorite brand
1 (15 oz) can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
3 tsp dried Italian seasoning
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 oz dried (brown rice) spaghetti pasta, broken into thirds
1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over MED to MED-HIGH heat with a small drizzle of oil. Add ground beef and onion and cook 5-6 minutes, until beef is cooked through, crumbling as you cook. Drain meat/onion mixture and return to skillet.
2. Reduce heat to MED-LOW, add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes. Add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine well.
3. Spoon meat mixture into lightly greased 6 quart slow cooker. Top with broken spaghetti and stir together. Top with shredded cheese, cover and cook on keep warm all day.
4. Serve garnished with fresh parsley or basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.