Vegetable Pasta Sauce Crock Pot

Transform your pasta night with this hearty and healthy Vegetable Pasta Sauce made effortlessly in a crock pot! Packed with vibrant vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrots, this slow-cooked sauce develops layers of rich flavor as it simmers to perfection. Infused with aromatic garlic, dried herbs, and a touch of crushed red pepper for a subtle kick, this vegan-friendly recipe is as comforting as it is nutritious. Simply toss everything together, let your crock pot do the work, and enjoy a versatile sauce that pairs beautifully with any type of pasta. Perfect for meal prepping, it can be refrigerated for up to five days, making weeknight dinners both easy and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2 medium, diced celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 large, diced red bell pepper
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Transfer the sautéed mixture to the crock pot.

Step 5

Add the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the crock pot.

Step 6

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Step 9

Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Once the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 11

Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm over your favorite pasta, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1746.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	836.7

Total Fat 33.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5904.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 76.4g
Protein 23.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 406.9mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 4916.9mg	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: 33.6%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 56.2%