Perfect Spaghetti Sauce Crock Pot
Dive into the rich, comforting flavors of this Perfect Spaghetti Sauce Crock Pot recipe, a true weeknight hero for pasta lovers! Made with a hearty blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, this sauce is simmered low and slow in a crock pot, allowing the robust flavors of garlic, onions, and an array of Italian herbs and spices to meld perfectly with crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. An easy tomato paste sauté ensures a deeply savory base, while a touch of sugar balances the acidity. This slow-cooked masterpiece requires just 20 minutes of prep, making it an effortless way to bring authentic Italian-inspired cuisine to your table. Serve over tender pasta and garnish with fresh basil for a satisfying, family-friendly meal that’s bursting with homemade comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- 0.25 cup fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them up into crumbles with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Transfer the cooked meat to your crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Stir the tomato paste into the skillet with the onions and garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes to enhance its flavor.
Transfer the onion-garlic-tomato paste mixture to the crock pot.
To the crock pot, add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, granulated sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, ground black pepper, and water or beef broth.
Stir everything together until thoroughly combined.
Set the crock pot to low and cook the sauce for 6 hours, stirring occasionally if desired.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve over your favorite cooked pasta and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.5 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 482 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 6760 mg | 294% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.5 g | ||
| Protein | 143.6 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 642 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 28.2 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 6357 mg | 135% | |
*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.
