Simmer this easy Slow Cooked Spaghetti Sauce recipe all day and you’ll have supper on the table in no time flat.

Easy Slow Cooked Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Slow cooking is my absolute favorite way to make spaghetti sauce. As you know, pasta in any form and particular spaghetti makes a tasty quick and budget friendly meal any day of the week. When it comes to quick meals slow cookers often get overlooked. It sounds like a bit of an oxymoron, I know. However, slow cooking really does make meal time easier and it’s such a simple way to get that all day flavor into your meal. It’s a valuable energy saver, too.

How to Make the Best Slow Cooked Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Cook this recipe for full flavored crockpot spaghetti sauce supper is ready for you when you’re ready to eat. Add a wedge salad and homemade garlic bread to round out your Italian night at home.

Ingredients you’ll need to make slow cooked spaghetti sauce: Lean ground beef, Italian sausage, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, jarred marinara sauce, Italian seasoned tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste, cooked spaghetti for serving and chopped Italian parsley for garnishing. Grated Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top, if desired.
You can make this recipe for slow cooked spaghetti sauce using different kinds of meat. For example, you could use all ground beef or all Italian sausage. You can also use ground turkey or chicken in the same amount.
What does brown sugar do? While I know it may seem unusual, don’t shy away from the brown sugar. It neutralizes the acidic taste of the tomatoes and lends a richness to the sauce that makes it so delicious. You can omit it, if that’s your preference.
Another flavor addition you can make it to toss in 3/4 cup of pepperoni minis 1-2 hours before the sauce is finished cooking. Kids always love a surprise ingredient.
This recipe can be easily doubled depending on the amount you need. I find it helpful to make large batches specifically for freezing for later meals.
To freeze, cool completely then place into a freezer safe Ziploc bag or container. If using a bag, flatten to make it easier to store. Divide into desired size portions depending on your family size, and it’s ready for a supper in a snap.
Store leftover spaghetti sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat spaghetti sauce in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat.

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce with Parmesan cheese

More Slow Cooker Recipes to Make

Slow cooking is forever a go-to technique in my kitchen even though Instant Pots have become super popular for fast pressure cooking. Checkout these recipes you may enjoy trying:

My recipe for Slow Cooker Three Meat Lasagna is assembled just like a classic oven baked lasagna but cooked in your slow cooker so you can run errands or attend to other tasks.
Slow Cooked Cowboy Casserole is a one dish meal.
Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef for sandwiches.
Slow Cooked Italian Beef Hoagies makes for a fun option on game days and for casual meals.
Slow Cooked Smothered Swiss Steak is a fan favorite featuring a flavorful tomato sauce and tender cube steak.
Cozy up to a bowl of Slow Cooked Potato Soup for supper.
You might also enjoy this recipe for homestyle Crockpot Meatloaf recipe from The Chunky Chef.

Southern style Slow Cooked Spaghetti Sauce

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