Best Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Total Time
9 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
477 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Best Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Description
Best Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe combines ground beef and Italian sausage with a blend of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste seasoned with garlic, onion, bay leaves, and Italian herbs. The sauce cooks all day in a slow cooker, allowing flavors to develop deeply while the meats become tender and well integrated. The gradual simmer thickens the sauce, giving it a rich texture. The recipe calls for browning meat and onions first to enhance the flavor before slow cooking. After 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 on high, the sauce is ready to ladle over cooked pasta.
The sauce carries a balanced mix of savory meatiness and tomato acidity, complemented by Italian seasoning and a touch of sugar to round out the flavors. The comforting texture pairs well with any pasta shape, making it a versatile base for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. The recipe's long slow cooker time allows for easy preparation and serving.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to a week and can be frozen for 2 to 3 months, which makes this sauce handy for batch cooking and future meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian ground sausage
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 4 cans crushed tomatoes (15 oz each)
- 2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz each)
- 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and sausage, along with onion and garlic.
- Drain off any excess fat.
- Place meat mixture into slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- To freeze, place sauce in freezer-safe bags and keep for 2 to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1984mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 1709mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1515IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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