A simple combination of ground beef & Italian sausage, tomatoes and our favorite seasonings creates a sauce perfect over pasta or in lasagna!

Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Everyone has a spaghetti sauce recipe but this one is a favorite because it’s flavorful and incredibly easy! This versatile sauce can be kept simple or your favorite veggies, seasonings, or meats can be added.

Ingredients

This is our most basic recipe, perfect on its own or with your favorite add-ins.

MEAT This spaghetti sauce is made with ground beef and Italian sausage. It can be made with ground chicken, ground pork, or even ground turkey!

VEGGIES Onions and green peppers are added to this sauce. Switch it up and adding shredded zucchini, sliced mushrooms, or even small diced squash for an additional nutritional boost!

SAUCE Fresh tomatoes can be substituted for the canned tomatoes, but the tomato paste and tomato sauce are base ingredients that give this sauce its savory deep flavor.

How to Make Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

This recipe couldn’t be easier!

  • Cook meat, onion, and garlic until no longer pink. Drain fat.
  • Add meat and remaining ingredients (per recipe below) to a 6QT slow cooker.
  • Prepare pasta, serve with pasta sauce on top and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Tips for Success

  • Drain the meat after browning.
  • If you’d like a thicker sauce, simply continue to cook in the crockpot with the lid off until it is thickened, or simmer it in a saucepan until it thickens, stirring often.
  • Cook spaghetti in salted water until it is al dente (a little firm). Do not rinse the pasta, this helps the sauce adhere to it.
  • Freeze sauce on its own without pasta and add fresh pasta when serving.

From frozen, slow cooker spaghetti sauce should last about a month in the freezer. Simply thaw and reheat in a bowl in the microwave. Serve this slow cooker spaghetti sauce with meatballs or with just some noodles, this recipe is amazing for any occasion! Perfect for a party, a potluck, or a special family celebration!

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Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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