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Crock Pot Pasta Sauce with Sausage

This easy, 5-ingredient Crock Pot Pasta Sauce made with chicken or turkey sausage is perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 115 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken Italian sausage (or turkey sausage, casings removed)
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic (smashed with the side of a knive)
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (I swear by Tuttorosso green label)
  • crushed red pepper flakes (or fresh cracked black pepper, to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat, breaking up any large pieces with a wooden spoon.
  2. When sausage is browned, drain any fat if needed and transfer to the crock pot.
  3. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel and set heat to high; when hot add the oil.
  4. Add garlic and cook until golden but do not burn; add tomatoes and garlic to crock pot along with fresh cracked pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  5. If you wish, take an immersion blender and blend the sauce a 2-3 seconds to break the sausage up into smaller pieces to combine with the sauce.
  6. Serve over your favorite pasta or veggie noodles!

Notes

  • For variations and more flavor, add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9.5g (3%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Sodium 455mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 115kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9.5g 3%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Sodium 455mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.