This homemade crock pot tomato sauce delivers deep, concentrated flavors that develop over a long, slow cook. Using whole peeled tomatoes as the base, this recipe balances natural acidity with a touch of sugar and aromatic oregano. The result is a smooth, velvety sauce with a bright, savory profile and no artificial additives. It is incredibly versatile, serving as a perfect base for spaghetti, lasagna, or homemade pizza. Because it is made in the slow cooker, it requires minimal effort, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. This vegan-friendly sauce is also excellent for freezing or canning, ensuring you always have a pantry staple on hand for quick weeknight dinners. The cornstarch thickener ensures a luxurious texture that coats every noodle perfectly.
Crock Pot Tomato Sauce
Description
This homemade crock pot tomato sauce delivers deep, concentrated flavors that develop over a long, slow cook. Using whole peeled tomatoes as the base, this recipe balances natural acidity with a touch of sugar and aromatic oregano. The result is a smooth, velvety sauce with a bright, savory profile and no artificial additives. It is incredibly versatile, serving as a perfect base for spaghetti, lasagna, or homemade pizza. Because it is made in the slow cooker, it requires minimal effort, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. This vegan-friendly sauce is also excellent for freezing or canning, ensuring you always have a pantry staple on hand for quick weeknight dinners. The cornstarch thickener ensures a luxurious texture that coats every noodle perfectly.Ingredients
Directions
-
Place the peeled tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, pepper, salt, and oregano into the slow cooker.
-
Stir the ingredients together gently to combine.
-
Cover and cook on high for 8 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
-
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/2 cup of cold water until smooth and free of lumps.
-
About 1 hour before the end of the cooking time, pour the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker.
-
Stir well to incorporate the thickener and continue cooking on high for the remaining hour until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
-
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before blending with an immersion blender for a smooth texture, or leaving it chunky if preferred.
-
Transfer the cooled sauce into sterilized jars for canning or freezer-safe bags for storage.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 64.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 10231.3mg427%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.0g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
- Sugars 7.9g
- Protein 2.1g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
