Slow Cooker Sauce With Meatballs

• Sauce:
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can RED GOLD(R) Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can RED GOLD(R) Tomato Sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can RED GOLD(R) Tomato Paste
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• Mozzarella Meatballs:
• 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1. In a large skillet heat extra-virgin olive oil on medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Spray 5 quart or larger slow cooker. Add onion and garlic and remaining sauce ingredients. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Serve on pasta of your choice.
2. Meat can be added to the sauce if desired. Below is a meatball recipe that could be added to the sauce at the beginning of the cook time.
3. Mozzarella Meatballs: In a large bowl mix turkey, oats, basil, black pepper, garlic cloves and eggs. Shape into 2-inch balls (should get 14 to 16 meatballs). Press 1 small mozzarella ball into center of each meatball, sealed inside.
4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high neat. Add meatballs; cook just until browned on all side. Place half of the sauce in slow cooker, add meatballs and then last half of sauce. Cook as directed.

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Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240369/slow-cooker-sauce-with-meatballs/ (may not work)