Sun-Dried Tomato Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4
Sun-Dried Tomato Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
in Main Meal

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
1 medium onion , chopped
1 cup celery , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
36 ounces whole tomatoes or 36 ounces tomatoes , chopped , undrained
2/3 cup chablis or 2/3 cup other dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried fennel seed
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
60
Sugar
8g
Fat
1g
Spaghetti is a classic Italian dish that has been loved globally for decades. This recipe for Sun-Dried Tomato Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce offers a unique twist on the classic recipe. The sundried tomatoes add a depth of flavor to the dish, while the slow cooker works its magic to create a rich, thick sauce that is packed with flavor. The fennel seed gives the sauce a unique aroma, befitting of a true Italian dish. This hearty sauce is best served over spaghetti noodles, topped with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese.

Instructions

1.Add the sun-dried tomatoes, onions, celery, garlic, and whole tomatoes to the slow cooker.
2.Pour the white wine over the top.
3.Sprinkle the fennel seed, basil, oregano, and pepper over the top.
4.Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
5.Using an immersion blender or transferring to a blender, blend the mixture until smooth.
6.Serve over spaghetti noodles.

PROS

This sauce is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights as it’s a set and forget meal in a slow cooker.

The sauce has a rich umami flavor due to the sundried tomatoes and fennel seeds.

CONS

This recipe uses white wine, which may not be suitable for all dietary requirements.
However, it can be substituted with non-alcoholic wine or vegetable stock.

If you’re not a fan of celery, you can omit it from the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This spaghetti sauce is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, thanks to the sun-dried tomatoes and onions.
Fennel seeds contain anti-inflammatory properties that may help with digestion and may act as a natural appetite suppressant.

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