Italian•budget
Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce
A good marinara sauce is an essential for everyone. I love this one because you just dump the ingredients into a slow cooker then leave it to work it's magic. The slow cooking caramelises the sugar in the tomato and creates a depth of flavour you will never get from store bought pasta sauce.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 6 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cans ((800g/28oz each can) crushed tomatoes (see notes))
- 1 can (170 g / 6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 medium brown onion ((or white or yellow), diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 2 bay leaves ((dried or fresh))
- 1 tbsp brown sugar ((or honey))
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Set for 6 to 8 hours on low.
- 2
Optional step: Remove bay leaves, then use a handheld blender to puree until smooth (or to your liking).
- 3
Cool before refrigerating or freezing.
- 4
To use for pasta