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Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

Creating this delicious and satisfying spaghetti sauce in the slow cooker is a breeze.
Course Sauce
Cuisine american, western, Italian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 218kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound (454g) lean ground beef
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 28 ounces (794g) crushed tomatoes
  • 28 ounces (794g) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic purée
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 bouillon cube crushed (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet. Add beef and onion and cook until beef is browned. Drain excess fat and add mixture to slow cooker.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix.
  • Cover and cook for 4 hours on high (not mixing) or 7-8 hours on low (make sure to mix once halfway through).
  • Adjust seasoning to taste and serve over spaghetti noodles.

Notes

  • Try adding a quarter cup of red wine for even more flavor.
  • If you don’t have Italian seasoning, add extra oregano and some basil. While dried herbs work well, consider using fresh herbs if you have them on hand.
  • Roasting the herbs and spices before adding them to the crockpot will add a nice depth of flavor to this sauce.
  • Try mixing some parmesan cheese into the sauce as it's cooking.
  • Periodically taste the sauce as it cooks, and don't hesitate to adjust the seasoning. This ensures that the sauce perfectly suits your taste preferences.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on the size, make, and model of your slow cooker. Make sure to consult your manual as necessary.
  • Storage - keep sauce in an airtight container inside the fridge for 5 days.
  • There are 4 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 6mg