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

There's a certain kind of magic that happens when you combine fresh ingredients, a slow cooker, and a little bit of time. And that's exactly what you'll experience with this Slow Cooker Spinach Marinara Sauce recipe. Whether you're a busy parent looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or a cooking enthusiast who loves to let flavors develop over time, this recipe has something for everyone. It's healthy, delicious, and oh-so-simple to make, making it a perfect addition to your culinary r...

Read more

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup grated carrot
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 ⅔ (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 ½ tablespoons crushed red pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and crushed tomatoes, with liquid

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, spinach, tomato paste, mushrooms, salt, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, bay leaves and tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir, reduce heat to low and cook for 1 to 2 hours more.
  • Nutrition

    176 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 2418mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 148mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1148mg