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Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

February 5, 2018 by Danelle 4 Comments


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
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: 275 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 50mg Sodium: 838mg Carbohydrates: 31g Fiber: 5g Sugar: 14g Protein: 22g
© Danelle
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Main Dishes

 

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Comments

  1. Ann

    January 5, 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 8, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      Thank you so much!

      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!

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