Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
This slow cooker spaghetti sauce recipe is rich, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. Let your slow cooker do the work for you as the ingredients simmer together to create a delicious, aromatic sauce that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 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 basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Serve the spaghetti sauce over cooked pasta of your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this sauce by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or carrots.
- This sauce freezes well, so make a big batch and store the leftovers for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg