Homemade Spaghetti & Lasagna Sauce

1 (28oz) can stewed tomatoes
1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6oz) can tomato paste
2 yellow onions, 1 grated and 1 chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs white sugar
2 Tbs freshly chopped basil*
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese*
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese*
4 Tbs chicken broth (optional)
2 Tbs red wine (optional)
1 lb ground beef

1. Blend tomatoes in blender (-or substitute can of stewed tomato with crushed or sauce) and transfer to slow cooker
2. Too slow cooker add: browned ground beef, chopped and grated onion (easiest to grate over slow cooker), pepper, garlic, basil, sugar, oregano, grated cheeses, red wine, chicken broth, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook on low 8-10 hours

-A LOT of work but so worth it. I usually double the recipe and freeze some.
-* indicate ingredient I think are essential
-use tomato paste or chicken broth to thicken or thin sauce to desired consistency

Original recipe by Krista