My Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Elevate your pasta night with "My Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce," a rich and hearty homemade sauce that's slow-cooked to perfection. Brimming with bold Italian flavors, this recipe combines browned ground beef and Italian sausage with a fragrant blend of fresh garlic, onions, and classic herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley. Simmered low and slow for hours in your crock pot, the sauce develops a deep, savory taste enhanced by crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a touch of sugar for balance. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or cozy family dinners. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that's bursting with flavor! Suitable for make-ahead meal planning, this spaghetti sauce is freezer-friendly and ideal for batch cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 5

Transfer the browned meat mixture to the crock pot.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Stir in the dried oregano, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Step 10

Serve over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2226.5 grams (2226.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1695

Total Fat 100.40g	129%
Saturated Fat 37.40g	187%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 363mg	121%
Sodium 3410mg	148%
Total Carbohydrate 111.20g	40%
Dietary Fiber 23.80g	85%
Total Sugars 69.70g
Protein 96.90g	194%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 403mg	31%
Iron 22mg	124%
Potassium 4859mg	103%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.1%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 25.6%