Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
7 cups
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Calories
77 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Dinner
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
Description
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce brings together diced onion, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste enhanced by dried basil and oregano. A touch of brown sugar and balsamic vinegar cuts through the tomato acidity, while butter enriches the sauce's texture. The sauce cooks on low or high heat in the slow cooker for several hours, allowing all ingredients to soften and blend thoroughly without requiring attention. After cooking, salt is adjusted to taste to suit individual preferences.
This sauce works well poured over freshly cooked pasta or used as a base for other Italian dishes. It stores efficiently in the refrigerator or freezer, providing convenient access to a homemade tomato sauce without lengthy preparation on a busy day.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion $0.32
- 4 cloves garlic $0.32
- 2 oz. cans crushed tomatoes $2.00
- 1 oz. can tomato paste $0.69
- 1 Tbsp basil $0.30, dried
- 1.5 tsp oregano $0.15, dried
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.03
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar $0.14
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.40
- 1 tsp salt $0.05, or to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Place both in a 3 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and butter to the slow cooker. Stir everything together well.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours or low for eight hours.
- After cooking, give it a good stir, then add salt to taste. Start with just ½ tsp of salt and add more if needed (I added 1 tsp). Use the sauce immediately, refrigerate, or freeze for later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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