SLOW-COOKER MARINARA WITH FRESH BASIL

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From Cuisine at Home, who recommends this sauce with penne pasta. I used this sauce for one of our favorite recipes, recipe #204310.

Provided by LaJuneBug

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h20m

Yield 6-7 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs roma tomatoes, chopped (12 cups)
1 cup diced onion
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes in a 3- to 4-qt. slow cooker.
  • Stir in oil. Cover; cook on high-heat setting for 3-4 hours or low-heat setting for 5-6 hours.
  • Using a hand-held immersion blender, puree marinara in the slow cooker, or puree the sauce in batches in a regular blender. Stir in basil into pureed sauce.
  • Cook marinara to room temperature, then transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate sauce up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Serve marinara over pasta or use as a sauce for pizza.

Tracey Goodwin
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This is my go-to marinara sauce recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dissociative ID
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to make a delicious and easy marinara sauce.


Rayyan Sayed
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce.


Teboho Mosikili
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I love the flavor of this sauce. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Kamran Haidar
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This is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Siddarth Magar
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for a pasta dish or a pizza.


zabiullah Mengal
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sergio Saenz
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it.


Charlotte Hunter
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This marinara sauce is a great way to use up fresh basil. It's also a great make-ahead sauce.


TTv_galaxypro
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! I served it over spaghetti and it was a perfect meal.


Victor Emmanuel
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This is the best marinara sauce I've ever had. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and it has a great flavor.


Obianuju Okoye
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I've been making this marinara sauce for years and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Waqas Raza
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This marinara sauce is amazing! I made it last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The fresh basil really makes a difference.