Crock Pot Pasta Meat Sauce

1 lb. lean ground beef or pork, browned

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

1 zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise, then slice

2 cloves garlic, diced

2 cans (15 oz. ea.) tomato sauce

1 can (15 ox.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

Cooked pasta

Sauté ground beef in a skillet until browned thoroughly. Drain off liquid.

Place ground beef in a crock pot/slow cooker. Add vegetables and herbs,

and stir.

Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH heat setting

for 3 to 4 hours.

Serve over cooked pasta. Top with shredded cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Per serving = 180 calories, 20 g carbs, 5 g dietary fiber, 19 g protein,

3 g fat (1 g saturated), 40 mg cholesterol, 900 mg sodium.