Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce; With this simmering on the slow cooker all day, you won’t be able to resist testing it with a slice of bread over and over again. It’ll make Nana proud.
It all comes down to this – the final Slow Cooker Monday. Spring is here and, even though I use my slow cooker all year round, it will be time for a new ‘theme’ for Monday posts here in the PtS kitchen. Sadly, I have no idea what that theme is yet. It will be a shocker to us both 😉
In the mean time we should recap the slow cooker recipes of the last 13 weeks. If I could find a way to make this into a cheesy sitcom montage I would. Just play some corny music in your head and pretend there are hugs and tears involved. (Chipotle burrito filling, oh how I will miss you).
Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce
AmericanIngredients
- 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 2 onions - minced
- 6 cloves of garlic - minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- dash red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 28 oz diced tomatoes - drained
- 28 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tbs soy sauce
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil - snipped
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium high heat and add oil until shimmering.
- Stir in the onions, garlic, mushrooms, anchovy paste, tomato paste, pepper flakes, and oregano to the pan.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onion is beginning to brown. Stir in the wine and scrape up any browned bits.
- Cook about 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Pour the tomatoes and soy sauce into a slow cooker; add the onion mixture.
- Cook on low for 9 to 11 hours.
- Stir in the brown sugar and basil.
- Serve immediately or store in airtight containers.
Notes
Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.
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Anne @The Cooking Campaign says
This looks so delicious! Can’t wait to see what the new theme for Monday is.
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
Group hug for the slow cooker. I love them and I’ve loved every recipe you posted on these wonderful Mondays. Even though I’m sad to see the slow cooker go, I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the next theme.
Tracey says
Gorgeous photos Kita, I just love them! I really need to branch out with my slow cooker and do more than pulled pork. Thanks for sharing so many awesome recipes 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
Slow cooker Monday will be missed but I am thoroughly excited to see what you have in store next 🙂
This marinara sauce looks delectable, my husband would love this!
RavieNomNoms says
Love Love Love that slow cooker!
kristofer says
Why oh why did i stumble upon this blog right before going to bed?! I’ll be dreaming of delicious food all night!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
This is going to be the year I make tomato sauce… I swear I will. This looks so good and comforting as we hit a cold and rainy (or in our case snowy) spring.
Cookbook Queen says
Slow cooker recipes are my favorite…and I love that this one has so many uses!!
Jeanette says
I love how rich flavored this marinara sauce sounds Kita – with anchovies, soy sauce, red wine and mushrooms!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Kita, that looks perfect–and so many ways to use it!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
looks great!!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I’ve got to try this, I’ve just gotten into slow cooker cooking and I love how easy it is!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
I am determined to use my slow cooker all through the summer. Recipes like this will be perfect for an easy dinner!