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    Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

    February 5, 2018 by Danelle 13 Comments

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    BEST SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SAUCE — Ground beef and tomato sauce, simmered in the slow cooker with garlic and plenty of seasonings makes this the tastiest spaghetti sauce you’ll ever try!


    Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

    Growing up, we had spaghetti and meat sauce for dinner every single Monday. For years. Which kind of turned me off to spaghetti for a long time. So when I say this Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce is the best, I really mean it!

    If I do eat spaghetti and meat sauce now, it has to be really, really good. And this stuff is absolutely amazing! I’m actually excited about eating spaghetti again!

    This is the BEST !! I have made this multiple times for my family and have doubled it so I can freeze it for a quick meal. I tell everyone who is looking for a good pasta sauce recipe this is the one to use. ~ Ann

    My husband and boys, who don’t have a childhood aversion to spaghetti, wholeheartedly agreed. This is the best spaghetti sauce they’ve ever had.

    And when you’re feeding hungry teenage boys, it doesn’t get much better than an easy, economical, satisfying meal like this one.

    Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

    There aren’t any fancy ingredients here–ground beef, garlic, onions, canned tomatoes and lots of seasonings.

    But this recipe features the perfect combination of those ingredients for a mouthwatering sauce that’s perfect for all kinds of pasta, or as filling for your favorite lasagna.

    There are so many ways to use this sauce, and it makes a lot and freezes well, so you can always keep some handy for those busy nights when you won’t have time to cook.

    This recipe is also perfect for feeding a crowd, and is always popular at potlucks. It’s also a great option if you want to take a meal to a new mom or someone else who could use a little comfort food.

    One thing is for sure, after trying this recipe, I’m happily eating spaghetti once again!


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    Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce


    Here’s what you’ll need to make the Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce


    • Ground beef
    • Produce: onions, garlic
    • Crushed tomatoes
    • Tomato sauce
    • Tomato paste
    • Beef broth
    • Spices: basil, oregano, fennel, parsley flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper
    • Sugar
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    Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

    Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

    Yield: 8 servings
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

    Ground beef and tomato sauce, simmered in the slow cooker with garlic and plenty of seasonings makes this the tastiest spaghetti sauce you'll every try!

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
    • 2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
    • 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried fennel
    • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • Spaghetti or other pasta, for serving.

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet, saute ground beef with onion and garlic until cooked through. Drain grease. Add beef to a lightly greased slow cooker.
    2. Add remaining ingredients, except spaghetti, to slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Add more water as needed for desired consistency.
    3. Serve over cooked spaghetti or other pasta.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 275Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 838mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 5gSugar: 14gProtein: 22g

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    Cuisine: Italian / Category: Main Dishes

     

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    Comments

    1. Ann

      January 05, 2019 at 11:50 pm

      This is the BEST !! I have made this multiple times for my family and have doubled it so I can freeze it for a quick meal. I tell everyone who is looking for a good pasta sauce recipe this is the one to use. The only change i made is I used 1lb of italian sausage and 1 lb of ground beef when i doubled this recipe. Yummo!!!

      Reply
      • Danelle

        January 08, 2019 at 4:10 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
        • Beverly Weisbaum

          August 24, 2020 at 4:24 pm

          What size slow cooker is used?

          Reply
          • Danelle

            August 25, 2020 at 1:27 pm

            I use a 6 quart.

            Reply
    2. Molly Hollingsworth

      June 25, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      This sauce is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! My friend made for her daughter’s graduation party this past Sunday. OUTSTANDING!! I just asked her for the recipe today. Can’t wait to make!!

      Reply
    3. Dianne Melnick

      November 21, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      I am making this tomorrow, can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    4. Angie

      February 07, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      This is in my crockpot right now. So excited for 5pm to come so I can try this out on my hubby and our little one. So far tastes and looks so good.

      Reply
    5. Jessica

      February 22, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      This looks great! Going to try on Monday Did everyone know that you can freeze leftover noodles?! I had no idea. Freezing leftover rice and noodles has been a game changer for dinner time.

      Reply
    6. Sharon

      June 08, 2020 at 10:16 am

      Okay, I have to tell you this is terrific and don’t mess with it folks! Sure, I added a pasta sauce and regretted the flavor. It is Simple, delicious and easy. Thank you for sharing your talent.
      Sherry

      Reply
    7. Vanessa

      July 11, 2020 at 10:55 am

      This is the only recipe I use for bolognese sauce! I don’t change a thing, but I always wonder if lightly greasing the slow cooker is actually necessary. The flavor in this is phenomenal. The fennel makes it taste like a little sausage was used, when indeed it wasn’t. One of my top Pinterest recipes which I use quite often. 5 stars!!

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    8. Debra Pettibone

      July 29, 2020 at 7:03 am

      This is in my crockpot right now and my second time of making it. The first time I made only half the recipe because it is just me. On that, I like more meat in my spaghetti sauce so I wound up using a full pound of meat on the half recipe. This time I’m making a full recipe because of company and used 2 lbs of meat. Everything else is followed as written in the recipe and it is delicious! No more jar sauces for me. If I have any left over, into the freezer it will go for a quick meal later.

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    9. LeAnn Lunak

      December 05, 2020 at 7:38 am

      If I use Italian sausage instead of hamburger do I need to add the fennel? I dont want the fennel to overpower the other spices.

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    10. Christina Stuart

      January 29, 2021 at 10:55 am

      Hi, Danelle

      I’m in Montreal, Canada, and I’m eight-one years young. I love my slow cooker as it gives me all day, every day, to serve as a volunteer.

      I discovered your page by googling slow cooker spaghetti recipe. I looked at the Recommended Products and would like to purchase the Cook N Home 02401 Stainless Steel 4-Piece Pasta Cooker Steamer.

      I would like to add to your earnings, however, if I order through your link which takes me to amazon.com, which comes up from your website, I will have to pay with a Canadian credit card in Canadian dollars for a total of CAD 106.32

      Do you know if there is an alternate link for Canadian purchases?

      Glad to have found your site … I have saved your website because your recipes are very much like the recipes I’ve saved in my Bridal Box, started in 1964. Just really good homestyle cooking ! ! ! (I’m not impressed with the recipes they’ve been churning out in this century.)

      Waiting for your reply,

      Christina Stuart

      Reply

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