Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce – Mmmm OAMC

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16
Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce - Mmmm OAMC
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

8 hrs

Ready In

8.5 hrs

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cans tomato sauce
2 cans whole tomatoes , broken apart by hand
4 cans tomato paste
1 can sliced olives
2 bay leaves
1/2 tablespoon raw sugar
3 teaspoons dried basil
3 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sea salt ( to taste )
olive oil
1 large onion , chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup fresh mushrooms , sliced ( one small can of mushrooms may be substituted )
3 lbs ground beef
salt and pepper , to taste
whole wheat spaghetti
parmigiano-reggiano cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
401
Sugar
13g
Fat
23g
Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce is the perfect recipe for those who love a good, hearty pasta dish without all the fuss. By utilizing a crock pot, most of the work is done for you, allowing you to go about your day while the delicious aroma of homemade spaghetti sauce fills your home. This particular recipe makes a large batch that can be used for multiple meals or frozen for future use. Serve over whole wheat spaghetti and pair with a salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.In a large pan, cook onions, garlic, mushrooms, and ground beef until beef is browned.
2.Transfer the beef mixture to a crock pot and add tomato sauce, whole tomatoes, tomato paste, sliced olives, bay leaves, raw sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, fresh parsley, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3.Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
4.Remove bay leaves before serving over cooked spaghetti with grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese.

PROS

This recipe makes a large batch that can be used for multiple meals.

The use of a crock pot creates a hands-off, easy cooking experience.

This recipe is family-friendly and can be paired with a variety of sides.

CONS

This recipe requires a crock pot and, therefore, cannot be made quickly on the stovetop.

This recipe may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions such as vegetarians or vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The inclusion of ground beef provides a good source of protein for the body.
The use of whole wheat spaghetti provides more fiber than traditional white pasta.

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