Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce

• 16 ounces, weight Sausage (I Used Hot Sausage)
• 6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste
• 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Canned Fire-roasted Tomatoes
• 56 ounces, weight Canned Crushed Tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
• 2 whole Bay Leaves
• 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
• Fresh Basil And Parmesan Cheese, For Serving (optional)

1. Add sausage to a medium skillet and cook until browned.
2. (It does not need to be cooked through, just browned on the outside for extra flavor.
3. You can skip this step if you do not have time.)
4. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.Cook sauce on low for 8 hours.
5. Serve over pasta with basil and Parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.

weight sausage, tomatoes, tomatoes, red pepper, oregano, bay leaves, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, fresh basil

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/slow-cooker-tomato-sauce/ (may not work)