Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Mmmm Oamc

Transform your weeknight dinners with the rich, savory flavors of this Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Mmmm OAMC! Designed for make-ahead meal prep, this recipe combines hearty ground beef, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic with the perfect blend of Italian seasonings, simmered low and slow for eight hours in a crock pot. Featuring a luscious medley of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, this sauce achieves a velvety texture that clings beautifully to pasta. Hints of sugar and a dash of red pepper flakes balance sweetness and heat, while bay leaves infuse the dish with deep, herbal undertones. Perfect for feeding a crowd or freezing for future meals, this batch-cooking staple brings convenience and gourmet flavor together in one pot. For the ultimate comfort meal, serve it over fresh spaghetti or alongside your favorite garlic bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 large, diced Onion
• 4 minced Garlic cloves
• 56 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
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 whole Bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a 6-quart crock pot, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the cooked ground beef, sautéed onion, and garlic to the crock pot. Mix well.

Step 5

Stir in the sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Step 6

Place the bay leaves on top of the sauce mixture.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 8 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

After 8 hours, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately over cooked spaghetti or let cool completely for storage in freezer-safe containers.

Step 10

If freezing, divide the sauce into portions, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3582.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2837.4

Total Fat 172.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 602.1mg	0%
Sodium 4919.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.1g	0%
Total Sugars 110.3g
Protein 180.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 580.2mg	0%
Iron 32.6mg	0%
Potassium 7654.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 23.2%