Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce
Description
The Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce starts by browning ground beef and sautéing onions, creating a flavorful base. Adding crushed and diced tomatoes ensures a chunky, robust texture, while seasonings like oregano, Italian herbs, garlic, and bay leaves deepen the flavor profile. Balsamic vinegar and maple syrup bring subtle acidity and sweetness, balancing the sauce's overall taste. Cooking the sauce slowly in a crockpot over several hours encourages a rich and harmonious blend of ingredients without stirring frequently.
This sauce is served over cooked spaghetti noodles, making it suitable for classic pasta dinners. It pairs well with grated Parmesan or crusty bread on the side.
Try adding a quarter cup of red wine to intensify flavor. You can swap Italian seasoning with fresh herbs or adjust spices during cooking. Roasting herbs before adding them boosts depth. Store any leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to five days.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef lean, 454g
- 1 onion peeled and diced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 794g
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes 794g
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic puree
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 bouillon cube crushed (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet. Add beef and onion and cook until beef is browned. Drain excess fat and add mixture to slow cooker.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix.
- Cover and cook for 4 hours on high (not mixing) or 7-8 hours on low (make sure to mix once halfway through).
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve over spaghetti noodles.
Notes
- Adding a quarter cup of red wine enhances the sauce’s flavor complexity.
- If Italian seasoning is unavailable, substitute with oregano and basil, fresh or dried.
- Roasting herbs and spices before use can deepen their flavor in the sauce.
- Mixing Parmesan cheese into the sauce while cooking adds richness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning periodically during cooking for a balanced flavor.
- Cooking times vary by slow cooker model; refer to your manual for best results.
- Store cooked sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- One serving has 4 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints as specified.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 967mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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