Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce
Total Time
6 hours and 5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
6 hours
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(10)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 cans (800g/28oz each can) crushed tomatoes (see notes)
- 1 can (170 g / 6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 medium brown onion (or white or yellow), diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 2 bay leaves (dried or fresh)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Set for 6 to 8 hours on low.
Step 2
Optional step: Remove bay leaves, then use a handheld blender to puree until smooth (or to your liking).
Step 3
Cool before refrigerating or freezing.
Step 4
To use for pasta
Step 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add pasta.
Step 6
Heat olive oil in a pan, add garlic and diced onion, cook until translucent then add 2 cups of Marinara Sauce per 500g/1lb of dried pasta.
Step 7
Bring sauce to rapid simmer, then add pasta (cooked to just before al dente).
Step 8
Add 1/4 cup of pasta water and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened and coats the pasta.
Step 9
Serves 4 hungry people or 6 normal servings.
Step 10
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