SLOW-SIMMERING PASTA SAUCE

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Spaghetti with sauce is my kids' favorite dinner, so through trial and error, I came up with my own recipe. This is the winning result. I love that it's made in a slow cooker.-Samantha Vicars, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup minced fresh basil, divided
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, bay leaves, oregano, dried basil, salt and thyme. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours., Discard bay leaves; stir in half of the fresh basil. Serve with pasta. Top with remaining basil.

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Elhabchi Said
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This is my go-to pasta sauce recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Muriah Walker
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I've tried this recipe with different types of tomatoes and it's always delicious. I love that it's so versatile.


Manuel Medina
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this sauce. It was so flavorful and rich.


Shazia
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This sauce is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and comforting.


Aussie Opshop
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can throw it together on a weeknight and still have a delicious meal.


Mehar Hussain
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish. It's always delicious!


Emdadul Islam
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for any type of pasta.


Esports Ready (FancyMan)
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Followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out perfectly! ?


Camila Victoria
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This recipe is a keeper! So simple to make and the sauce is amazing. Thank you for sharing!


Hamid Ansari
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I made this sauce for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. ?


Ratan Md
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The sauce was so delicious! It had the perfect balance of flavors. Will definitely make it again!


Ajaz Kashamiri
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This pasta sauce is a total game-changer! I've tried so many recipes, but this one is by far the best. So rich and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I'll never use another recipe again!