Best 3 Slow Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of Italy with our delectable Slow Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce. This classic dish, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker, captures the essence of Italian cuisine with its rich, flavorful sauce and tender spaghetti. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste, from traditional to modern variations. Whether you prefer a hearty meat sauce, a flavorful vegetarian sauce, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner, we've got you covered. Dive into the culinary journey of Italy with our Slow Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce, and experience the joy of a delicious and comforting meal.

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

SLOW-COOKER MEATY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Slow-Cooker Meaty Italian Spaghetti Sauce image

If you've been searching for "the one," that is a reliably delicious spaghetti sauce that will please the family, freeze well and get better overnight, we humbly suggest this recipe. No hard-to-find ingredients here, just everything you'd expect to be in a basic red sauce. Before stewing to perfection in your slow cooker, this sauce does require a crucial couple minutes of skillet time. Taking the 15 minutes to brown Italian sausage and onions to golden-brown perfection doesn't just bring out the best in these ingredients, it also leads to a sauce that's considerably more delicious than it would be otherwise. And after you do it, it's just a matter of tossing all the ingredients into the pot and letting them simmer together into a rich and savory red gravy!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage or ground beef
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Spoon sausage mixture into cooker.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Slow Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce image

Thick and rich tomato sauce. I like to cook pork in this recipe: ham hocks, pork chops, or pork roast.

Provided by Rick Falsetta

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

Time 4h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir tomato juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, basil, and pepper together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1331.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

SLOW-COOKER MEATY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Slow-Cooker Meaty Italian Spaghetti Sauce image

If you've been searching for "the one," that is a reliably delicious spaghetti sauce that will please the family, freeze well and get better overnight, we humbly suggest this recipe. No hard-to-find ingredients here, just everything you'd expect to be in a basic red sauce. Before stewing to perfection in your slow cooker, this sauce does require a crucial couple minutes of skillet time. Taking the 15 minutes to brown Italian sausage and onions to golden-brown perfection doesn't just bring out the best in these ingredients, it also leads to a sauce that's considerably more delicious than it would be otherwise. And after you do it, it's just a matter of tossing all the ingredients into the pot and letting them simmer together into a rich and savory red gravy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage or ground beef
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Spoon sausage mixture into cooker.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips for Making the Best Slow Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce:

- **Use high-quality ingredients:** Start with fresh, ripe tomatoes, flavorful herbs, and aromatic garlic and onions. This will ensure your sauce is packed with flavor. - **Brown the meat first:** Browning the meat before adding it to the slow cooker helps develop its flavor and add depth to the sauce. - **Use a variety of tomatoes:** Combining different types of tomatoes, such as Roma, San Marzano, and cherry tomatoes, will give your sauce a complex and rich flavor. - **Season generously:** Don't be afraid to season your sauce well with salt, pepper, and herbs. Taste it throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasonings as needed. - **Cook on low for a long time:** The longer you cook your sauce, the more flavorful it will be. Aim for at least 8 hours on low, or even longer if you have the time. - **Thicken the sauce with tomato paste or cornstarch:** If you want a thicker sauce, add a few tablespoons of tomato paste or cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker Italian spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be used to top pasta, lasagna, or chicken parmesan. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this sauce is sure to become a family favorite. So grab your slow cooker and give this recipe a try! You won't be disappointed.

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