Jeanne’s Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Hearty Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 pound turkey kielbasa , chopped
1/4 cup extra light olive oil
3 onions , chopped
6 yellow squash , diced
1 small green bell pepper , minced
3 cloves garlic , pressed
1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey breast
5 bay leaves
15 whole black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
361
Sugar
10g
Fat
21g
Jeanne's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce is a delicious main dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. This recipe is packed with lean meats, vegetables, and herbs that create a rich and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with spaghetti. The beauty of this recipe is that it is cooked low and slow in a slow cooker, which allows the flavors to meld and develop while leaving you free to go about your day. Try this comforting and hearty recipe today!

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, bell pepper, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, basil, marjoram, thyme, and oregano until onions are golden brown.
2.Add ground beef and turkey, and cook until browned. Drain the excess fat if any.
3.Transfer the meat mixture to a slow cooker and add the chopped turkey kielbasa, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and squash.
4.Cook on low heat for 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
5.Remove bay leaves and peppercorns before serving with cooked spaghetti.

PROS

This spaghetti sauce recipe is packed with healthy vegetables and lean meats.

The slow cooker allows the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a rich and hearty sauce that is perfect for pasta dishes.

CONS

The recipe calls for kielbasa, which is a high-fat sausage.

While delicious, the high fat content may not be suitable for those on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This slow cooker recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein.
The addition of yellow squash, onions, and bell peppers provides fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants that can aid in reducing inflammation and promoting heart health. The lean ground beef and turkey are excellent sources of protein and essential amino acids that support muscle growth and recovery.

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