My Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Elevate your pasta night with "My Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce," a rich and hearty homemade sauce that's slow-cooked to perfection. Brimming with bold Italian flavors, this recipe combines browned ground beef and Italian sausage with a fragrant blend of fresh garlic, onions, and classic herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley. Simmered low and slow for hours in your crock pot, the sauce develops a deep, savory taste enhanced by crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a touch of sugar for balance. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or cozy family dinners. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that's bursting with flavor! Suitable for make-ahead meal planning, this spaghetti sauce is freezer-friendly and ideal for batch cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 5

Transfer the browned meat mixture to the crock pot.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Stir in the dried oregano, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Step 10

Serve over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2226.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1694.5

Total Fat 100.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 3409.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 69.7g
Protein 96.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 403.0mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 4858.6mg	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: 52.1%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 25.6%