Sun Dried Tomato Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this rich and flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce, a slow-cooked masterpiece bursting with tangy sun-dried tomato goodness and savory aromatics. This homemade sauce combines pantry staples like crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with the unique depth of sun-dried tomatoes and optional dry red wine for a sophisticated touch. Seasoned with dried oregano, basil, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, it’s cooked to perfection in a crock pot, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over six luxurious hours. Ideal for busy schedules, this easy-to-make recipe transforms simple spaghetti into a gourmet meal, and the addition of fresh parsley as garnish provides a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta, this sauce is the ultimate comfort food that’s sure to impress family and guests alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 0.5 cup Dry red wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to your crock pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and optional red wine to the crock pot.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything well to combine.
Cover the crock pot and set it to low heat. Allow the sauce to cook for 6 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 6 hours, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed (e.g., add more salt, sugar, or pepper).
Serve the sauce hot over cooked spaghetti or your preferred pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3426 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.6 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 5621 mg | 120% | |
*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.
