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Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce

Thick and Rich Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce simmered low and slow for 8 hours! A quick and easy make ahead meal that makes tons of leftovers!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 -8

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 16 ounces sausage, I used hot sausage
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • fresh basil for serving, if desired
  • fresh parmesan cheese for serving, if desired

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil a large skillet over high heat.
    Add sausage and onions and cook until browned. (It does not need to be cooked through, just browned on the outside for extra flavor. You can skip this step if you do not have time.)
    Add in garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  • Add browned sausage, along with the rest of the ingredients to a slow cooker.
  • Cook sauce on low for 8 hours.
    Serve over pasta with basil and parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 679mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg