Classic Marinara Sauce (Slow Cooker) Recipe

Name: Classic Marinara Sauce (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 onions, minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano (or 2 t. dried); 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced; red pepper flakes, a pinch; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup minced fresh basil; 2 teaspoons sugar, plus more as needed; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano (or 2 t. dried)
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
red pepper flakes, a pinch
1 cup dry red wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons sugar, plus more as needed
salt and pepper

1
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.
2
Add onions, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, anchovies, and red pepper flakes and cook until onions are softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
3
Stir in wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
4
Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and soy sauce into slow cooker.
5
Cover and cook until sauce is deeply flavored, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
6
Before serving, stir in basil and sugar and season with salt, pepper, and additional sugar to taste.
7
Serve over hot cooked pasta.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 onions, minced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Classic Marinara Sauce (Slow Cooker) falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Marinara Sauce (Slow Cooker)

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