Best 3 Crock Pot Herbed Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Crock-Pot Herbed Spaghetti Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile sauce serves as the heart of three extraordinary recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. From the classic spaghetti and meatballs to the savory herbed chicken and spaghetti, and the vegetarian delight of spaghetti with roasted vegetables, these dishes promise to satisfy every palate. Embark on this flavor-filled adventure and discover the magic of homemade Italian cuisine in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEAT-LOVER'S SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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This creates a great, chunky, and very meaty spaghetti sauce. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes!

Provided by Ashley

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Meat Sauce

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
¼ pound bulk Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and Italian sausage until the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the sausage and onions to a slow cooker. In the same skillet, cook and stir the ground beef, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and marjoram, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the ground beef into the slow cooker.
Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, thyme, basil, oregano, and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder. Set the cooker on Low, and cook the sauce for 8 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the sugar. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 45.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1025.1 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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I like to serve this homey dish to company and not just because it's easy and economical. I'd be lost without my slow cooker!-Shelley McKinney, New Castle, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CROCK POT HERBED SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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I throw all this in the slow cooker and let it go a few hours and serve with any pasta I happen to have on hand! I've gotten to where this is about all I cook for pasta. Its so much better than any brand of jarred sauce out there and I would bet its better for you anyway! Gustare!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories Other Sauces

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
1 onion,
5 clove garlic, minced
3 can(s) (15 oz,) tomato sauce
1 can(s) (15 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/2 c water
1 can(s) (6 oz.) mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped (sub 1 tbsp. dried)
1/4 c fresh basil (sub 1 tbsp.dried)
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 bay leaf
hot cooked pasta

Steps:

1. Combine ground beef, sausage, onion and garlic in a large frying pan; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble meat.
2. Drain off grease. Pour meat mixture and remaining ingredients except for spaghetti into slow cooker.
3. Cook over low heat for 3-4 hours.
4. Serve over hot cooked pasta, any type.

Tips:

Use a variety of fresh herbs to create a flavorful sauce. Oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary are all great options.
Brown the ground beef or sausage before adding it to the sauce. This will help to develop its flavor.
Use a good quality tomato sauce. A homemade sauce is always best, but a store-bought sauce can also be used if you are short on time.
Simmer the sauce for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or macaroni.

Conclusion:

This crock-pot herbed spaghetti sauce is a delicious and easy way to make a classic Italian dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sauce that is packed with flavor. This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal, and it can also be used to make lasagna or other pasta dishes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner option, give this crock-pot herbed spaghetti sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!