How to Make Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the aroma of homemade marinara sauce simmering on the stove, but with our Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce recipe, you can achieve that rich, flavorful sauce with minimal effort. The slow cooker does all the work for you, infusing the sauce with deep flavors as it simmers low and slow for hours.

This classic marinara sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used as a base for everything from pasta dishes to pizza, meatballs, and more. The combination of fresh toma...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic, or more to taste
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon red wine
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Add tomato sauce and tomato paste to the slow cooker and set temperature to Low. Cook and stir until the paste melts, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine, vinegar, basil, salt, pepper, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, oregano, bay leaves, sugar, and cinnamon; stir until well combined.
  • Cover, and cook, stirring once in a while, until reduced, 6 to 8 hours. Remove bay leaves and serve.
  • Nutrition

    40 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 331mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 192mg