Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Transform your pasta nights with this rich, hearty, and incredibly flavorful Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce! Packed with savory ground beef, zesty Italian sausage, and aromatic garlic and onions, this slow-cooked masterpiece combines crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste for a deep, robust flavor. Infused with classic Italian herbs like basil and oregano, plus a touch of sweetness from sugar, this sauce simmers in your crock pot for six hours, letting all the flavors meld together beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this foolproof recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve over your favorite pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan for an unbeatable homemade Italian meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
• 1 large Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce (canned)
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 1 cup Water
• 2 teaspoons Dried basil
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet.

Step 2

Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then transfer the cooked meat to the crock pot.

Step 4

In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 5

Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the crock pot.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the crock pot.

Step 7

Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook the sauce for 6 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2726.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3044.4

Total Fat 213.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 643.2mg	0%
Sodium 8251.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.9g	0%
Total Sugars 80.2g
Protein 171.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 558.0mg	0%
Iron 28.1mg	0%
Potassium 7318.6mg	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: 60.6%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 17.7%