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Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce is hearty and rich and develops the most incredible flavor in the slow cooker!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 16 ounces baby bella mushrooms diced
  • 6 ounces medium black olives diced, optional
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 28 ounces petite diced tomatoes (1 large can)
  • 24 ounces four cheese pasta sauce (1 jar) - we used Hunt's
  • 64 ounces marinara sauce (2⅔ jars) - we used Prego Traditional

To Make Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

  • 2 pounds cooked spaghetti noodles (2 boxes)
  • 8 ounces freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Dried basil optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Brown and drain the ground beef in a frying pan, then place it in the crockpot.
    3 pounds lean ground beef
    ground beef browning in a pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the onion, mushrooms, olives (if using), Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
    1 yellow onion, 16 ounces baby bella mushrooms, 6 ounces medium black olives, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    cooked meat and vegetables in a crockpot.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and pasta sauces. Stir well.
    28 ounces petite diced tomatoes, 24 ounces four cheese pasta sauce, 64 ounces marinara sauce
    meat sauce in a crockpot.
  • Set the crockpot on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
    a spoonful of cooked meat sauce above a crockpot full of sauce.
  • Serve with cooked spaghetti noodles, fresh parmesan, and dried basil.
    2 pounds cooked spaghetti noodles, 8 ounces freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, Dried basil
    A person is holding a plate of spaghetti and meatballs topped with homemade crockpot spaghetti sauce.

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Notes

  • To save time, you can chop your veggies the day before and store them in the refrigerator.
  • You can also brown the beef ahead of time, and store it in the fridge until you need it.
  • Top with shredded cheddar or Parmesan.
  • Nutritional information is for the sauce only, not prepared with spaghetti.
Storage: Store crockpot spaghetti sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1566mg | Potassium: 1379mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1113IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 6mg