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

There's something incredibly comforting about a hearty bowl of pasta topped with a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. And while traditional tomato sauces can require hours of simmering on the stove, the slow cooker offers a convenient and hands-off method for achieving the same deep, complex flavors without all the effort. This slow cooker tomato sauce recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want a comforting and delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 10 Roma (plum) tomatoes - peeled, seeded and crushed
  • ½ small onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, and olive oil in a slow cooker. Season with oregano, basil, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Cover and cook on Low until desired consistency and flavor is reached, about 10 to 15 hours.
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 394mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 276mg