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Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe (The BEST!)

April 15, 2015 By Heidi Leave a Comment

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This intensely rich and satisfying Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe will transform your spaghetti dinner into a tantalizing pasta feast!

I know you’ll also love making this outrageously tasty Taco Spaghetti, too!

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Easy Recipe

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Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This perfectly seasoned Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe couldn’t be any easier to make. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and walk away!

Kim writes: "So easy to make!"

The fresh ingredients make all the difference when making this savory copycat Ragu Spaghetti Sauce.

It’s loaded with tangy sweet tomatoes, bold seasonings, and savory garlic and onion.

YUM!

So when you’re looking for the perfect way to upgrade your pasta dinners… this easy Tomato Spaghetti Sauce Recipe is the only solution you need!

Your small effort will reward you with a big payoff! You’ll end up with a delicious big batch of tomato spaghetti sauce with plenty to spare.

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce No Meat

I love using the extra as a Breadstick Dip or even as a homemade Tomato Pizza Sauce.

You can even use this Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce No Meat Recipe as a delightfully tasty and budget savvy addition to your Meatless Monday Menu.

The options are almost limitless!

What I love best, is that this homemade pasta sauce is also freezer friendly. So your leftovers can be frozen for later as a handy Freezer Friendly Meal.

So go grab your Crockpot.

It’s time to start creating some delicious pasta memories with this Crock Pot Spaghetti Recipe.

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

Related: 31 Homemade Sauces!

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients

You’ll just need 9 simple ingredients to make the BEST homemade tomato spaghetti sauce!

Check your refrigerator and pantry… then add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand.

  • Tomatoes
  • Tomato Paste
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Sugar
  • Oregano
  • Salt & Pepper

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

Trust me… making this homemade sauce recipe is going to be so easy!

Copycat Ragu Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

How To Make Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

You won’t believe how simple it will be to make this dreamy homemade tomato pasta sauce in your slow cooker!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Carefully add your ingredients to the Crockpot.

2. Stir everything together and cover the Crockpot.

3. Cook as directed until done.

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce No Meat

That’s it.  Easy Peasy!

Then comes the best part.  Once your tomato spaghetti sauce is done there is only one thing left to do.

Serve, devour & ENJOY!

YUM!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Freezer Spaghetti Sauce

How To Freeze Spaghetti Sauce

Then… stock your freezer with the extra spaghetti sauce once it’s finished cooking and cooled completely!

You can store your homemade spaghetti sauce in a freezer gallon zip bags or freezer safe canning cars.  If freezing in canning jars, make sure to leave 1/2″ empty space at top for expansion when freezing.

You can freeze this pasta spaghetti sauce for up to 3 months.

How To Serve Crockpot Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

So what goes good with a delicious serving of rich and satisfying Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce?

This homemade spaghetti sauce is so versatile. It really goes so good with so many different sides.

To start, you can serve it up over your favorite pasta with some Homemade Meatballs… or use it as a tomato dipping sauce for this Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread.

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Then.. here are even more yummy ideas that will pair beautifully with your new favorite Italian pasta recipe:

  • Best Garlic Bread and Butter
  • Cornbread Muffins
  • Dinner Rolls
  • French Baguette
  • Fresh Green Salad topped with homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing
  • Fresh Sourdough Bread
  • Homemade Crusty Artisan Bread
  • Hot Biscuits
  • No Knead Rosemary Bread
  • Restaurant Style Bread Dipping Oil

Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Reviews

Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe…

E. writes: “A super tasty sauce!”

Abby writes: “I love the ease of making this in the crockpot!”

Kim writes: “So easy to make!”

Ryan writes: “So much flavor simmering in the slow cooker all day.”

Pam writes: “Yummy”

Sarah writes: “Comfort food at its finest!”

Karen writes: “Awesome as is, with red wine and or red pepper flakes. Also love browning Italian sausage and throwing it in.”

Sari writes: “I did it on the stove and added a bit of red wine. Soooo good”

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This intensely rich and satisfying Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe will transform your spaghetti dinner into a tantalizing pasta feast!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Servings: 8
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 56 ounces ‘Italian Herb Recipe’ Crushed Tomatoes 2 cans 28 oz. each)
  • 6 ounces Tomato Paste (1 can)
  • 1 White Onion finely chopped
  • 8 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Toss all ingredients into Crockpot, Stir, and Cover.
  • Cook on HIGH for approx. 3 hours, or LOW for 6 hours. Serve over cooked Pasta and ENJOY!!

Notes

If Freezing:
Once done, let sauce cool completely.
Store in Freezer Gallon Ziploc Bags or Freezer Safe Canning Jars (leaving 1/2" empty space at top for expansion when freezing.)
Freeze up to 3 months... and ENJOY!
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian

 Thanks to frugal friend Marie for sharing this fabulous recipe!

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Freezer Friendly Spaghetti Sauce Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

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Hi, I'm Heidi... I'm so glad you're here! I'm the Frugal Girl living here in sunny AZ with my hubby, and love sharing Easy Recipes & Frugal Living Tips!
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