Description
This Slow Cooker Homemade Tomato Sauce is a simple and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Fresh tomatoes, herbs, and a touch of red wine simmer slowly in a crockpot, creating a rich and delicious sauce that’s perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping.
Ingredients
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- 6 pounds tomatoes, roughly chopped (Roma tomatoes recommended)
- 1/2 yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Roughly Blend (Optional): Use an immersion blender to lightly blend the mixture until there are no large chunks. Alternatively, pulse a few times in a regular blender for a chunky consistency.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or overnight), or on HIGH for 4-8 hours.
- Blend and Season: Taste and add more salt as needed. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Serve or Store: Serve the sauce immediately over cooked pasta, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Tomato Variety: While Roma tomatoes are recommended for their flavor and texture, you can use any type of tomato you have on hand.
- Slow Cooker Size: This recipe is best suited for a 6-quart slow cooker. If you have a smaller slow cooker, you may need to reduce the recipe.
- Wine: If you prefer not to use wine, you can substitute it with an equal amount of vegetable broth or water.
- Seasoning: Adjust the amount of salt, pepper, and sugar to your liking.
- Freezing: This sauce freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers or bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 100kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
