November 7 Pasta and Meat Sauce

This was a recipe I came across in an old Family Circle magazine when I was cleaning out the basement. I try to tear out the recipes I think I might use and get the magazine out of the house before it can become part of a pile. Usually I am not that lucky. Recently I cleared out several piles and found some great slow cooker recipes. It was a good time to clear out the overstock.



1 large carrot, peeled and chopped (we used some pre-shredded from a bag)
1 large rib celery, chopped
1 medium-size onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth (we used chicken)
1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste (I did not have so we omitted)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (we omitted)
1 1/4 lbs beef chuck steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks (we used chicken)
8 ounces fettuccine