LOADED VEGGIE PASTA SAUCE- SLOW COOKER

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This is a hearty pasta sauce that is so flavorful you will NEVER use store bought pasta sauce again! Feel free to add other veggies such as shredded carrot and shredded zucchini. It's a great way to sneak in veggies for those that don't like them. It's so good, you won't need to add meat. You could but it's not necessary! I...

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 10h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 c eggplant, peeled & diced small
1 c green pepper, diced
1 c red pepper, diced
1 c sweet onion, diced
8 clove garlic, minced
4 can(s) (14.5 oz. each) italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained & diced
6 oz italian-style tomato paste
2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
2 Tbsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. In a large slow cooker, combine eggplant, peppers, onion, and garlic.
  • 2. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, and red pepper; stir well.
  • 3. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours.
  • 4. Use half the sauce in the Double Loaded Veggie Lasagna (also listed on JAP.) The rest may be served over your choice of pasta.
  • 5. Nutritional Info for sauce only--- 76 calories per cup (Yep that's right!!) 1.3g fat (0.2g saturated) 2mg cholesterol 26mg sodium 15.9g carbs (4.5g dietary fiber 9.7g sugars) 2.9g protein

Sangam Pokharel
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This sauce is a great way to get your kids involved in cooking. My kids love helping me chop the vegetables and stir the sauce.


SenSitive But Care Free
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I love that this sauce can be made in the slow cooker. It's so convenient to be able to just throw everything in the slow cooker and then forget about it until dinnertime.


Renee Mosley
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This sauce is so easy to make ahead of time. I usually make a big batch on the weekend, and then I have it on hand for busy weeknights.


Eric Duonah
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I'm a vegetarian, and I love that this sauce is meat-free. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that I can feel good about eating.


Adnan Ahmad
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge, and this sauce is a great way to use them up.


Florian Laur
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I love the versatility of this sauce. I've used it with pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always delicious.


Rashad mia
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I've made this sauce a few times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner cooks.


Mohd Barkat
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The flavors in this sauce are amazing. It's the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy.


Rana Abdul 780
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I love that this sauce is packed with vegetables. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies without them even realizing it.


Priscilla Kamau
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This pasta sauce is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom, and I don't always have time to cook a complicated meal. This sauce is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


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