Ingredients for Slow Cooked Pasta Sauce
- Turkey Sausage
- Yellow Onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Button Mushroom
- 1 bell pepper (any color, chopped)
- Sugar
- Dried Basil
- Dried Oregano
- Salt
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Tomatoes
- Tomato Sauce
- Tomato Paste
- Red Wine
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How to Make Slow Cooked Pasta Sauce
- Brown 1 lb Italian sausage (removed from casings) in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced), and 1 bell pepper (any color, chopped) to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the sausage and vegetables to your slow cooker.
- Add 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 15 oz tomato sauce, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup red wine (optional) to the slow cooker.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.
- Taste the sauce and add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar if needed to balance the acidity.
- Serve over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti or fettuccine. Garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
91 g
Sugar
115g
Fat
45g
Carbs
15g
