Crock Pot Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

March 30, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

This crock pot fresh tomato sauce recipe is packed full of flavor, and is incredibly easy to make. It is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want to whip up something delicious without having to spend hours in the kitchen. The slow cooking method used in this recipe helps to infuse the tomatoes with the other flavors in the sauce, resulting in a rich, creamy and flavorful sauce that will have your family coming back for more. Best of all, it takes just minutes to prepare and can be served over your favorite pasta, rice or even as a dipping sauce for breadsticks. Enjoy!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

6 hours

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot and add the fresh basil. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

Equipment

Large skillet
Crock pot

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If desired, additional seasonings such as red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, or crushed red pepper can be added to the sauce.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 93; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 463mg; Carbohydrates: 10g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 2g

Recipe Tips

This sauce is great served over your favorite pasta, rice, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks. For a creamier sauce, you can add a few tablespoons of cream or half and half when you add the basil. You can also add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to make this a complete meal. To add extra flavor, try adding a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar when you add the tomatoes.

You can also make this recipe vegan friendly by omitting the sugar and substituting vegetable broth or coconut milk for the cream. This crock pot recipe is also great for meal prep. You can double the batch and freeze half for later. It's an easy and delicious way to have a homemade meal on hand anytime you need it!