Lisa's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Lisa's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce, a hearty and aromatic homemade sauce that will elevate your pasta nights to a new level. This easy-to-make recipe combines browned ground beef and Italian sausage with a medley of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, creating a robust base that simmers to perfection in your slow cooker. Complemented by the sweetness of granulated sugar, the depth of beef broth, and a blend of dried herbs like basil and oregano, this sauce achieves an irresistible balance of comfort and boldness. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does all the work, infusing the sauce with tantalizing flavors over six hours. Serve it generously over spaghetti or your favorite pasta, and savor every comforting bite! Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this slow cooker spaghetti sauce is a must-try for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Dried basil
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 whole Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully cooked, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked meat. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In the base of a slow cooker, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the cooked meat-and-onion mixture to the slow cooker and mix well.

Step 5

Stir in the sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Place the bay leaf in the sauce.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Once the sauce has finished cooking, remove the bay leaf and taste for seasoning. Adjust with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti, or your favorite pasta, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1880.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1244.7

Total Fat 67.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 161.0mg	0%
Sodium 5200.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 69.6g
Protein 55.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 401.1mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 4349.6mg	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: 47.0%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 35.9%