Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Like Prego
Transform your homemade pasta nights with this rich and flavorful Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce that tastes just like your favorite Prego sauce! Bursting with the comforting taste of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, savory herbs like basil and oregano, and a hint of sweetness from a touch of sugar, this slow-cooked sauce is the epitome of Italian-inspired comfort food. The recipe offers a versatile option to include ground beef for a hearty meat sauce or keep it vegetarian-friendly. Made effortlessly in your crock pot, this recipe lets the flavors meld beautifully over low heat for hours, creating a deep, robust sauce perfect for clinging to spaghetti or elevating your favorite pasta dishes. With easy prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is your new go-to for a classic, homemade spaghetti sauce that rivals any store-bought jar.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (optional, for meat sauce)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
If using ground beef, add it to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Transfer the cooked onion, garlic, and beef (if using) to a crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Season the mixture with sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Place the bay leaves into the sauce.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Once done, remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or sugar to taste.
Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta or use it in recipes calling for spaghetti sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.7 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3412 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.1 g | ||
| Protein | 97.6 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 4943 mg | 105% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
