Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce

A variety of herbs and spices bring tons of flavor to this easy slow cooker marinara sauce that's great served over your favorite pasta.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 6 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 40 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch white sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon red wine
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic, or more to taste
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground basil
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 2 large bay leaves
• 0.25 cup finely chopped onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.

Step 2

Add tomato sauce and tomato paste to the slow cooker and set temperature to Low. Cook and stir until paste melts, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine, vinegar, basil, salt, pepper, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, oregano, bay leaves, sugar, and cinnamon; stir until well combined.

Step 3

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced, 6 to 8 hours. Remove bay leaves to serve.