Thick Chunky Tomato Sauce With Veggies Crock Pot Recipe

Fool your family with this hearty, meaty-tasting tomato sauce – packed with hidden veggies! This vibrant sauce boasts a rich, chunky texture and bursts with flavor. Perfect for pasta, pizza topping, stews, soups, and more. So easy to make in your slow cooker, it's a weeknight winner that also freezes beautifully for future meals. Say goodbye to picky eaters and hello to delicious, healthy eating!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 26 mins
Calories 71.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (12 Reviews)
Thick Chunky Tomato Sauce With Veggies Crock Pot

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Thick Chunky Tomato Sauce With Veggies Crock Pot

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 cup mushrooms (sliced), and 2 cloves garlic (minced). Sauté until vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large slow cooker (6-quart or larger). Add 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Cook on high for 5-6 hours, stirring occasionally. If the sauce starts to stick to the bottom, reduce to low heat.
  5. For the best flavor, stir in 1/4 cup fresh basil and 1/4 cup fresh parsley during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  6. If you are unable to stir frequently, cook on low for 8-10 hours until the desired thickness is reached.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

1g

Carbs

4g