Description
This hearty Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce is a flavorful, slow-cooked tomato sauce with browned ground beef and a blend of classic Italian herbs. Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows the sauce to simmer gently in a crockpot, developing rich flavors that are ideal served over your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef (browned)
Aromatics
- 2-3 cloves of minced garlic
Tomato Base
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 small can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 small can (8 oz) tomato sauce
Seasonings
- 1 Tablespoon dried basil
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until fully browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef and drain excess grease.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Place the browned beef into a 4-5 quart crockpot.
- Add Ingredients: Add the minced garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, and pepper into the crockpot with the beef. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Sauce: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the spaghetti sauce hot over your favorite pasta for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a spicier sauce, add red pepper flakes to taste.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes in the crockpot on HIGH.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.