Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This recipe for Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce Crock Pot Recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It is a slow cooker version of a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight. This hearty sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and spices and is slow cooked to perfection. The result is a thick and flavorful sauce that will have your family begging for more. The best part is that it requires minimal effort and is ready in just a few hours.
Prep Time
This Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce Crock Pot Recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare. Simply dice your tomatoes, mince your garlic, and measure out your herbs and spices. That's all the prep work required for this delicious meal.
Cook Time
The cook time for this Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce Crock Pot Recipe is about 4 - 5 hours on low heat. This slow cooker method gives the flavors time to develop and creates a deeply rich and flavorful sauce. You can also, if desired, cook it on high for 2 - 3 hours for a quicker meal, however, the sauce will be less flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Add the olive oil to the slow cooker. Add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, white wine, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 - 5 hours. When the sauce is done, stir in the fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Notes
This Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce Crock Pot Recipe is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes. You can also use canned tomatoes if you prefer. If you are using canned tomatoes, add them at the end of the cooking time with the parsley and Parmesan cheese. You can also add other vegetables such as mushrooms or bell peppers for a heartier sauce.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 148 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Sodium: 297mg
- Potassium: 241mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 590IU
- Vitamin C: 18.4mg
- Calcium: 53mg
- Iron: 1.1mg
Recipe Tips
- This Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce Crock Pot Recipe can be served over any type of pasta. You can also use it as a topping for baked potatoes, fish, or chicken.
- You can use fresh herbs or dried herbs in this recipe. If you use fresh herbs, add them at the end of the cooking time.
- If you like your sauce a bit spicier, add more red pepper flakes.
- If you don’t have white wine, you can substitute it with red wine or use an equal amount of chicken broth.
- This sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in a saucepan over medium heat.
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