How to Make Spaghetti Sauce from the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a delicious homemade spaghetti sauce simmering in the slow cooker all day, filling your home with the irresistible aroma of Italian spices and tomatoes. This recipe for Spaghetti Sauce from the Slow Cooker is not only incredibly easy to make, but it also yields a rich and flavorful sauce that is perfect for topping your favorite pasta dish.

Using a slow cooker allows the flavors of the tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs to meld together and develop a deep, c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon anise seed
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir beef, diced tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, sugar, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, oregano, anise seed, and bay leaf together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 797mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 631mg