Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
This Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce is rich, flavorful, and perfect for busy days. Let your slow cooker do the work as the sauce simmers to perfection, filling your home with the aromas of Italy. Serve over your favorite pasta for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the sauce over cooked pasta of your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This sauce freezes well, so consider making a double batch and freezing half for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
