Vegetable Pasta Sauce Crock Pot Recipe

This amazing vegetarian pasta sauce simmers all day in your slow cooker, developing deep, rich flavors that will impress even the most dedicated meat-eaters! Packed with chunky vegetables and bursting with taste, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Make a big batch and freeze portions for future meals. A comforting and satisfying dish, ideal for cooler evenings. #crockpotrecipes #vegetarian #pastasauce #easyrecipe #wintercomfortfood #slowcooker

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 310 mins
Calories 70.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
Vegetable Pasta Sauce Crock Pot

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetable Pasta Sauce Crock Pot

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How to Make Vegetable Pasta Sauce Crock Pot

  1. Roughly chop 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 8 oz cremini mushrooms, and 5 oz fresh spinach.
  2. Combine 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, chopped vegetables, 1 cup vegetable broth, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp milk powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in 4 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, ½ tsp garlic powder, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours, or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Serve over your favorite pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or Parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

4g

Carbs

4g