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Crockpot Marinara Sauce Recipe | An Italian Classic

Our Family's Favorite Marinara Sauce Recipe
Keyword dinner, marinara, pasta, spaghetti, tomato sauce
Prep Time 12 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Crockpot or Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 clove of garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrot
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 28 oz can San Marzano peeled tomatoes crushed or mashed
  • 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons dry seasoning of your choice (basil, Italian seasoning)
  • 1 tsp sugar only if you like a sweeter sauce. If not, leave this out
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a dutch oven or saucepan.
    2. Chop the onion and the carrot in a food processor or grate on a cheese grater.
    3. Add the onion and carrot to the oil. Cook until the veggies are soft and just start to turn brown. Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
    4. Spoon in the can of tomato paste. Stir frequently until the tomato paste begins to caramelize a bit on the bottom of the pan. About 2-3 minutes
    5. Lower the heat to simmer and add the wine to the pan and scrape up any brown bits that may have formed on the pan.
    6. Add the veggie and wine mixture to a large crockpot or slowcooker.
    7. Add the garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar (if using), dry seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
    8. Cook on low heat for 4-5 hours. Can be set to the warm setting after cooking. Add more salt if needed for your taste.
    Serve with your favorite pasta and crusty bread.