This slow cooker tomato sauce is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal prep hack. By letting fresh peeled tomatoes and canned sauce simmer gently for hours, you unlock a deep, complex sweetness that canned jars simply cannot match. The addition of cornstarch at the end creates a luxuriously thick, velvety texture perfect for coating pasta or simmering with meatballs. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, oregano, and a touch of sugar to balance acidity, this sauce is incredibly versatile. It’s an ideal candidate for batch cookingâÂÂfreeze portions in resealable bags for quick weeknight dinners. The low-and-slow method ensures the flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a robust, homemade taste that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Crock Pot Tomato Sauce
Description
This slow cooker tomato sauce is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal prep hack. By letting fresh peeled tomatoes and canned sauce simmer gently for hours, you unlock a deep, complex sweetness that canned jars simply cannot match. The addition of cornstarch at the end creates a luxuriously thick, velvety texture perfect for coating pasta or simmering with meatballs. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, oregano, and a touch of sugar to balance acidity, this sauce is incredibly versatile. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal candidate for batch cookingâÂÂfreeze portions in resealable bags for quick weeknight dinners. The low-and-slow method ensures the flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a robust, homemade taste that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the peeled tomatoes, canned tomato sauce, salt, sugar, oregano, and pepper into the slow cooker.
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Stir the ingredients together gently to combine.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 8 hours, allowing the tomatoes to break down and flavors to meld.
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About 1 hour before the cooking time is complete, stir the cornstarch into 1/2 cup of cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
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Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and stir well to incorporate.
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Continue cooking on HIGH for the final hour to allow the sauce to thicken.
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Once thickened, remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
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Transfer the sauce into resealable freezer bags or glass jars for storage.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 32.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.7g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 4.4g
- Protein 0.7g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
