SLOW COOKER TOMATO SAUCE

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This tangy, zesty sauce instantly became a family favorite. I created it when my family came in from out of town; everyone raved about it and my husband begs me to make it all the time.

Provided by Michele McCormick

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 roma (plum) tomatoes - peeled, seeded and crushed
½ small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, and olive oil in a slow cooker. Season with oregano, basil, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Cover, and cook 10 to 15 hours on Low. The longer you simmer it the more flavorful it becomes. At 10 hours it's really good, but at 15 its even better.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 393.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

Sally Kim
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few extra tomatoes after my garden harvest, and this sauce is a great way to use them up.


Mithu Khan
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I love the flavor of this sauce. It's rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for a variety of dishes.


Scott Jurhenson
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Veronica Washington
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I'm a busy mom, and this recipe is a lifesaver. I can throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home from work.


Acio Prossy
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. My kids love the sauce, and they don't even realize they're eating tomatoes!


H A
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I've made this sauce several times, and it always turns out great. It's a staple in my kitchen!


Francisca Francis Castelino
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This sauce is a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar called for in the recipe.


Rashid Quraishe
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I added some cooked ground beef to this sauce, and it was amazing! It's the perfect sauce for a hearty spaghetti and meatballs dinner.


Saddam Chandio
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.


Otto Moz
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any babysitting. I just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home from work.


Akpekeh John
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few extra tomatoes after my garden harvest, and this sauce is a great way to use them up.


Wisler Armand
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I've tried many slow cooker tomato sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is rich and complex, and the sauce is the perfect consistency.


Nicole Nelson
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This slow cooker tomato sauce is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time during the week, but with this recipe, I can have a delicious, homemade sauce ready with minimal effort.