Description

This Best Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make sauce perfect for pasta dishes. With a blend of ground meat, tomatoes, herbs, and spices, this sauce is versatile and delicious.

Ingredients

Meat Sauce:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds ground beef or Italian sausage

Sauce Base:

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1/2 cup water or red wine

Seasonings:

2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
Cook Meat: Add ground meat to skillet, cook until browned, then transfer to crockpot.
Combine Ingredients: Add all sauce base ingredients and seasonings to crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Finish and Serve: Before serving, remove bay leaves and stir in parsley and Parmesan. Serve over cooked pasta.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit meat and add mushrooms or lentils.
Sauce freezes well—store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Simmering longer enhances flavor.