Spaghetti Sauce in the Crock Pot

Transform your family dinners with this rich and hearty Spaghetti Sauce in the Crock Pot, a slow-cooked masterpiece that's packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. This flavorful homemade recipe combines tender ground beef, aromatic onions and garlic, and a medley of Italian herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley for a mouthwatering sauce that tastes like it simmered for hours on a stovetop. With the convenience of a crock pot, this recipe allows you to simply set it and forget it, filling your home with the irresistible aroma of classic Italian comfort food. Serve this versatile sauce over spaghetti noodles and top with freshly grated Parmesan for a restaurant-quality meal that's sure to impress. Perfect for meal-prepping or feeding a crowd, this spaghetti sauce is a must-try for any pasta lover!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 6 ounces canned tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked ground beef to the crock pot.

Step 4

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 3–5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 5

Add the cooked onion and garlic to the crock pot.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, pepper, and water to the crock pot.

Step 7

Stir everything together until well combined.

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 and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot over cooked spaghetti noodles and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2237.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1889.2

Total Fat 110.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 4969.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 88.4g
Protein 99.6g	0%

Vitamin D 28.1IU	0%
Calcium 479.4mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 6228.0mg	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: 50.7%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 29.0%