Tomato Sauce Crock Pot

Transform your kitchen into an Italian-inspired haven with this irresistibly rich and flavorful Tomato Sauce made effortlessly in your crock pot. Perfect for busy days, this slow-cooked recipe combines sweet, tangy canned tomatoes, a medley of aromatic herbs like oregano and basil, and a subtle kick from optional red pepper flakes. The magic happens during the gentle, six-hour simmer, which melds the flavors together into a luscious, velvety sauce that’s perfect over pasta, as a pizza base, or in your favorite Italian dishes. With simple pantry staples and a hands-off cooking method, this recipe is a time-saving yet gourmet addition to your meal rotation. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving a crowd, this crock pot tomato sauce promises to become a versatile, go-to favorite for your weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces Canned tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 Bay leaf
• 0.5 cup Water or vegetable stock

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into the crock pot.

Step 5

Pour in the water or vegetable stock and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf to the mixture and close the crock pot with its lid.

Step 7

Set the crock pot to low and cook for 6 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

After 6 hours, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., more salt, sugar, or pepper).

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf, stir in the fresh chopped basil, and let the sauce cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 10

Serve the sauce immediately over pasta, use it for pizza, or store it in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1292.2 grams (1292.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	715

Total Fat 31.10g	40%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3843mg	167%
Total Carbohydrate 107.90g	39%
Dietary Fiber 27.70g	99%
Total Sugars 65.00g
Protein 20.80g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 364mg	28%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 4191mg	89%

*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: 35.2%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 54.3%