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Best Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
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Best Crockpot 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 every try!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Danelle

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

  • In a large skillet, saute 1 pound lean ground beef with 1 small onion and 4-6 cloves garlic until cooked through. Drain grease. Add beef to a lightly greased slow cooker.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except spaghetti -- 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 pepperto slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Add more water as needed for desired consistency.
  • Serve over cooked spaghetti or other pasta.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 838mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g