My Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with "My Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce," a rich and hearty homemade sauce that's slow-cooked to perfection. Brimming with bold Italian flavors, this recipe combines browned ground beef and Italian sausage with a fragrant blend of fresh garlic, onions, and classic herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley. Simmered low and slow for hours in your crock pot, the sauce develops a deep, savory taste enhanced by crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a touch of sugar for balance. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or cozy family dinners. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that's bursting with flavor! Suitable for make-ahead meal planning, this spaghetti sauce is freezer-friendly and ideal for batch cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Transfer the browned meat mixture to the crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Stir in the dried oregano, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Serve over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.4 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.4 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3410 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.2 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.7 g | ||
| Protein | 96.9 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 4859 mg | 103% | |
*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.
