Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this easy Crockpot Tomato Sauce featuring fresh tomatoes. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a savory base for various dishes, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich and comforting sauce. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker doing the work, you can enjoy a wholesome homemade sauce that enhances family dinners or casual gatherings. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this sauce is ideal for meal prep, making it effortless to whip up delicious meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 pounds paste tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 medium carrot (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red cooking wine (optional)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 3 tablespoons fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Honey (to sweeten if needed)
Instructions
- 1. Wash and chop the tomatoes into halves or quarters.
- 2. In the crockpot, combine chopped tomatoes with crushed garlic, onion, carrot, and herbs.
- 3. Drizzle in olive oil and optionally add red wine. Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours.
- 4. Once softened, allow the sauce to cool before straining through a food mill to remove skins and seeds.
- 5. Return the strained sauce to the crockpot; cook uncovered on low for an additional 4-6 hours until thickened.
- 6. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg