Crock-Pot Marinara Sauce: a Flavorful Bowlful of Naples Recipe

Name: Crock-Pot Marinara Sauce: a Flavorful Bowlful of Naples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed plum tomatoes, with juice; ⅓ cup tomato paste; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; 3 tablespoons dry white wine; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped; ½ cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved; ½ cup mushroom, sliced; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 lb frozen cooked shrimp, thawed, peeled and devained; 1 lb linguine, piccole cooked to al dente (long, thin pasta); italian crusty bread, for dipping in the sauce; grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or romano cheese, for passing

Servings: persons

3 (28 ounce) cans crushed plum tomatoes, with juice
⅓ cup tomato paste
1 large yellow onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons dry white wine
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped
½ cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
½ cup mushroom, sliced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb frozen cooked shrimp, thawed, peeled and devained
1 lb linguine, piccole cooked to al dente (long, thin pasta)
italian crusty bread, for dipping in the sauce
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or romano cheese, for passing

1
In crock-pot (4-6 quart) combine the first fourteen (14) ingredients; give a good stir.
2
Cover and cook: LOW HEAT SETTING - 8 to 10 hours or HIGH HEAT SETTING - 4 to 5 hours.
3
When finished cooking, remove half of the marinara sauce (approximatel 5 1/2 cups) and refrigerate (up to 3 days) or freeze (up to 3 months).
4
If set to LOW HEAT, turn the crock-pot up to HIGH HEAT setting.
5
Add the shrimp; stir into the marinara sauce.
6
Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp are heated through.
7
In a warm serving bowl, place the cooked and drained pasta, add the sauce, and toss thoroughly.
8
Serve with a simple leafy green salad dressed with oil and vinegar, salt, and pepper.
9
Now, sit down to a delicious and authentic Italian meal.
10
Pass the red wine, crusty italian bread and grated cheese around the table - Stand back and wait for the cheers!

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed plum tomatoes, with juice, ⅓ cup tomato paste, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Crock-Pot Marinara Sauce: a Flavorful Bowlful of Naples falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crock-Pot Marinara Sauce: a Flavorful Bowlful of Naples

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