Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Core Recipe

This incredibly flavorful Crock Pot spaghetti sauce recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights! Developed years ago and perfected over time, this recipe delivers rich, hearty tomato flavor with minimal effort. Simply toss the ingredients in your slow cooker, and let it simmer to perfection while you focus on other things. A crowd-pleaser that's also Weight Watchers friendly!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 485 mins
Calories 152.9 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Core

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How to Make Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Core

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 7 minutes.
  3. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Combine the browned beef mixture, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in your slow cooker.
  5. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Enjoy over your favorite pasta!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

6g

Carbs

5g