Crock Pot Meaty Pasta Sauce

This Crock Pot Meaty Pasta Sauce is super easy and a lifesaver for busy families! It’s hearty, easy to prep, and the slow cooker does most of the work — a great recipe to prepare on the weekends so that you have less cooking to do during the week! This slow cooker spaghetti meat sauce is a must-have in your weeknight recipe rotation! It’s full of flavor and perfect for prepping ahead. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking to stay ahead of the dinner rush, this recipe is a total winner!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 125 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp - olive oil
1 - onion
1 lb - lean ground beef
2 teaspoons - kosher salt
2 tablespoons - tomato paste
1 cup - water
28 ounces cans - diced tomatoes
1 can - tomato puree
1 cup - carrots
1 - red bell pepper
1 tsp - garlic powder
1 tsp - onion powder
1 tbsp - dried Italian herbs
1 - bay leaf

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium sauté pan and sauté onions for 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt and sauté for 4 more minutes, breaking apart the meat as it cooks. Add the bell peppers and saute an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the sautéed meat, onions and bell pepper to the crock pot along with the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Serve over cooked pasta or use in any recipe that calls for meat sauce.

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