Crock Pot Pasta With Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce

Instructions

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   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and carrot to pan; saute 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. Place vegetable mixture in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add sausage and beef to skillet; saute 6 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove beef mixture from skillet using a slotted spoon. Place beef mixture on a double layer of paper towels; drain. Add beef mixture to slow cooker. Stir olives and next 6 ingredients (through tomato sauce) into slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours. Stir in oregano. Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Serve sauce with hot cooked pasta; top with basil and cheese.