Sun Dried Tomato Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Elevate your pasta night with this rich and flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce, a slow-cooked masterpiece bursting with tangy sun-dried tomato goodness and savory aromatics. This homemade sauce combines pantry staples like crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with the unique depth of sun-dried tomatoes and optional dry red wine for a sophisticated touch. Seasoned with dried oregano, basil, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, it’s cooked to perfection in a crock pot, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over six luxurious hours. Ideal for busy schedules, this easy-to-make recipe transforms simple spaghetti into a gourmet meal, and the addition of fresh parsley as garnish provides a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta, this sauce is the ultimate comfort food that’s sure to impress family and guests alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 0.5 cup Dry red wine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to your crock pot.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and optional red wine to the crock pot.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Mix everything well to combine.

Step 7

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

Step 8

After 6 hours, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed (e.g., add more salt, sugar, or pepper).

Step 9

Serve the sauce hot over cooked spaghetti or your preferred pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1045.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	581.5

Total Fat 4.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3425.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 68.4g
Protein 22.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311.7mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 5620.7mg	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: 6.5%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 77.1%