Wonderful Crock Pot Italian Tomato Sauce

Transform your meals with the rich, slow-cooked flavors of Wonderful Crock Pot Italian Tomato Sauce—a foolproof recipe that brings authentic Italian taste right to your kitchen. Made with hearty crushed tomatoes, savory sautéed onions, and a medley of classic herbs like basil and oregano, this crock pot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend cooking. The secret lies in the six-hour slow simmer, which deepens the sauce’s complexity, enhanced further by an optional Parmesan rind for added creaminess. Easy to prepare with minimal effort, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, serves as a flawless pizza base, or can be frozen for meal prep convenience. Don’t forget to finish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness! Keywords: Crock Pot Italian Tomato Sauce, slow-cooked, pasta sauce recipe, homemade Italian sauce, easy crock pot recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 56 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 oz Tomato paste
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1.5 tsp Dried oregano
• 1.5 tsp Dried basil
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 piece Parmesan rind (optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, being careful not to let it burn. Remove from heat.

Step 2

In the crock pot, combine the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sautéed onion and garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Add the bay leaf and the optional Parmesan rind to the mixture. Stir everything together to combine.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 5

After 6 hours, remove the bay leaf and Parmesan rind (if used). Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or sugar, if necessary.

Step 6

Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, use it as a pizza sauce base, or freeze it for later use. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1960.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	992.5

Total Fat 41.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 28mg	0%
Sodium 6113.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.2g	0%
Total Sugars 95.9g
Protein 38.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 837.9mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 7365.4mg	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: 33.3%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 52.8%