Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce With Sausage
Spaghetti sauce is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes such as lasagna, pizza, and of course, spaghetti. However, making spaghetti sauce from scratch can be a time-consuming task. That's where crock pots come in handy. With a crock pot, you can make a big batch of spaghetti sauce with sausage that will last you for days.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1 can of tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 1 can of tomato paste (6 oz)
- 1 tablespoon of dried basil
- 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by browning the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the sausage is browned, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and green pepper until they are tender.
- Place the browned sausage, sautéed vegetables, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper into the crock pot. Stir everything together.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Once the sauce is done cooking, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta and enjoy!
This recipe makes about 8 servings of spaghetti sauce. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Tips
- If you prefer a milder sausage flavor, you can use ground beef instead of Italian sausage.
- If you like your spaghetti sauce to be a bit spicier, you can add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- If you want to make this recipe even easier, you can use canned diced onions and minced garlic instead of chopping them yourself.
- If you don't have a crock pot, you can make this recipe on the stove. Simply follow the same instructions but simmer the sauce on low heat for 1-2 hours instead of cooking it in the crock pot.
This crock pot spaghetti sauce with sausage recipe is a great way to feed a crowd. It's easy to make and has a delicious homemade flavor. Serve it over your favorite pasta and enjoy!