Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
266 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments, Dinner
Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Description
The Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce recipe combines browned ground beef and Italian sausage with a robust mix of tomato ingredients, including diced, crushed, and paste tomatoes, plus tomato sauce, creating a layered tomato flavor and a thick texture. Diced onions, garlic, and green bell pepper add depth and a slight bite, complemented by Italian seasoning and a touch of Worcestershire sauce for savoriness. The sauce simmers slowly in a crock pot, allowing flavors to meld and the meat to tenderize. Fresh parsley and basil stirred in just before serving deliver herbaceous brightness and freshness.
This sauce pairs naturally with spaghetti or other pasta cooked to firm tenderness, allowing the sauce to cling well without making the dish mushy. Garnishing with additional fresh herbs adds color and fresh aroma at serving time. The slow cooking is convenient for planning meals ahead, and the sauce can be frozen on its own, as it pairs best freshly combined with pasta when served.
To prepare, cook the pasta al dente in salted water without rinsing to ensure the sauce adheres. Stir in fresh herbs at the last minute to preserve their flavor. Storage tips include freezing the sauce separately and cooking fresh pasta at serving time for best texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage or use all ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice, do not drain, 1 can, canned
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 small green bell pepper diced
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley plus extra for garnish if desired, chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves plus extra for garnish if desired, fresh, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, sausage, onions, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add beef mixture and remaining ingredients (except fresh herbs & pasta) to crock pot.
- Cook on High for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.
- Prepare spaghetti or pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
- Top spaghetti with meat sauce. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; do not rinse to help sauce cling.
- Add fresh parsley and basil herbs right before serving for optimal flavor.
- Freeze the spaghetti sauce by itself; add fresh pasta when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1255mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1192mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 965IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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