Lazy Day Marinara Sauce
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A deliciously effortless slow-cooker marinara sauce loaded with crushed tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and Italian seasonings. Simmered all day until rich and fragrant.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 6-8 hours | None | 8–10 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Crock pot
- Can opener
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Large Cans | Crushed Tomatoes | 14.5 oz., Italian Style |
| 1 Large Can | Tomato Paste | 2 - 6 oz. cans |
| 1 Small Can | Tomato Sauce | standard size |
| 2 Packages | American Beauty Spaghetti Seasoning | dry mix |
| 2 | Bay Leaves | whole |
| 2 Pinches | Oregano | dried |
| 2 Cloves | Garlic | minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 Small Paste Can | Water | filled using the empty tomato paste can |
Instructions
Step 1: Slow Cook
- Combine the 2 large cans crushed tomatoes, 1 large can tomato paste, 1 small can tomato sauce, 2 packages american beauty spaghetti seasoning, 2 bay leaves, 2 pinches oregano, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 small paste can water in a crock pot.
- Cook all day on low heat until the sauce is deeply flavorful, dark red, and fragrant.
Step 2: Finish and Serve
- Remove the 2 bay leaves before serving.
- Sprinkle generously with fresh Parmesan cheese right before serving over your favorite pasta.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover marinara sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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