Easy Low Fat Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Whip up a comforting homemade spaghetti sauce without the guilt with this Easy Low Fat Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce recipe! Packed with heart-healthy ingredients like lean ground turkey or chicken and no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, this sauce is brimming with flavor while keeping things light. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, blending aromatic garlic and onions with classic Italian seasonings like basil and oregano over hours of simmering perfection. Whether served over your favorite pasta or used as a base for lasagna, this versatile and freezer-friendly sauce is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Plus, it’s ready in just 15 minutes of prep—making it as easy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (optional, for sautéing)
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 14 ounces Diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil if using. Brown the lean ground turkey or chicken in the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Set aside.
In the crock pot, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and water. Stir until well mixed.
Add the browned meat, sautéed onion and garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and ground black pepper to the crock pot. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Serve over your favorite cooked pasta or use in any recipe calling for spaghetti sauce. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for an extra burst of color and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 2918 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.0 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.5 g | ||
| Protein | 122.8 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 5792 mg | 123% | |
*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.
