Best 7 Slow Cooker Garden Fresh Marinara Recipes

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If you're looking for a slow cooker marinara recipe with a fresh, garden-to-table taste, you've come to the right place! This flavorful dish is easy to make with fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, basil, and garlic, giving it a homemade flavor that's sure to satisfy. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or preparing a feast for a special occasion, this slow cooker garden fresh marinara is the perfect choice for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE



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A rich, flavorful sauce that is healthy. Great for use in pasta, lasagna, and other casseroles. My favorite way to eat it is to pour over raw zucchini 'pasta' for an extra-fresh and tasty meal that's very healthy, too! A great recipe for using up extra-ripe tomatoes from your garden. Double the batch and freeze half; it freezes well.

Provided by KerriWarmus

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato     Marinara

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
8 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
½ cup red wine
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes; add tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring the liquid from the tomatoes to a boil, reduce to medium-low, and simmer mixture until tomatoes are softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir red wine, honey, basil, oregano, marjoram, salt, black pepper, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper into the tomato mixture; bring again to a simmer and cook until herbs have flavored the sauce, about 30 minutes more.
  • Stir balsamic vinegar into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 402.9 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

WORLD'S BEST MARINARA



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The only marinara you'll ever need! Serve with your favorite pasta.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato     Marinara

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, torn
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, red bell pepper, and parsley; cook and stir until mushrooms are slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add oregano, sugar, basil, rosemary, sage, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine, 2 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce into seasoned onion-mushroom mixture; cook over low heat until flavors have combined, 30 minutes.
  • Transfer half the sauce to a blender; blend until smooth. Return to saucepan with the remaining sauce; stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 666.2 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

SLOW COOKER VEGGIE-LOADED MARINARA



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You've heard it said that the best spaghetti sauces are simmered all afternoon. If that's true, why not let the slow cooker do the cooking for you? This sauce takes 5 minutes to make and is loaded with vitamins. Make a double batch and freeze half for another day.

Provided by Marina Delio

Categories     HarperCollins     Slow Cooker     Tomato     Sauce     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 (28-ounce) containers whole peeled tomatoes, drained and crushed with your hands
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Remove the bay leaf. Blend with an immersion blender to the desired consistency. Adjust the seasonings to taste.

SLOW-COOKER VEGGIE MARINARA



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Eating your veggies is easy when they're smothered in a zesty homemade pasta sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 bag (12 oz) frozen sausage-style soy-protein crumbles, thawed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup dry red wine or water
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
16 oz uncooked multigrain spaghetti
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix all ingredients except spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
  • Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve sauce over spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER GARDEN-FRESH MARINARA



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Thick vegetable marinara made in the slow cooker uses up the last of the summer tomatoes.

Provided by LINDA BAKER

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato     Marinara

Time 4h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cups diced fresh Roma tomatoes, juices drained
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground thyme
2 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Put tomatoes in a slow cooker. Mix in onion, celery, bell pepper, carrot, mushrooms, and garlic. Add tomato soup, brown sugar, Greek seasoning, oregano, basil, cinnamon, and thyme; stir well.
  • Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or on Low for 8 to 10 hours, adding in spinach for the last hour of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 344 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

SLOW COOKER MARINARA SAUCE



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My best friend showed me this slow cooker marinara recipe, and I just had to share it. The spices in here can all be adjusted to taste (and eyeballed), but this is how I learned to do it. The best flavor calls to cook it all day, but it can be made in a pinch if you have to! Serve over your favorite pasta or with crispy chicken. Can also be used in lasagna or ravioli.

Provided by Angel

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato     Marinara

Time 6h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic, or more to taste
3 (14.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon ground basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground oregano
2 large bay leaves
1 pinch white sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Add tomato sauce and tomato paste to the slow cooker and set temperature to Low. Cook and stir until the 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.
  • Cover, and cook, stirring once in a while, until reduced, 6 to 8 hours. Remove bay leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 330.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SLOW-COOKER MARINARA WITH FRESH BASIL



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From Cuisine at Home, who recommends this sauce with penne pasta. I used this sauce for one of our favorite recipes, recipe #204310.

Provided by LaJuneBug

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h20m

Yield 6-7 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs roma tomatoes, chopped (12 cups)
1 cup diced onion
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes in a 3- to 4-qt. slow cooker.
  • Stir in oil. Cover; cook on high-heat setting for 3-4 hours or low-heat setting for 5-6 hours.
  • Using a hand-held immersion blender, puree marinara in the slow cooker, or puree the sauce in batches in a regular blender. Stir in basil into pureed sauce.
  • Cook marinara to room temperature, then transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate sauce up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Serve marinara over pasta or use as a sauce for pizza.

Tips for Making the Best Slow Cooker Garden-Fresh Marinara

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your marinara the best flavor.
  • Don't peel the tomatoes. The skins will add flavor and texture to the sauce.
  • Add plenty of garlic and basil. These are essential ingredients for any great marinara sauce.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will also help to give your sauce a rich flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 4 hours. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Taste the sauce regularly and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion

This slow cooker garden-fresh marinara is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from your garden. Serve it over pasta, rice, or your favorite grilled vegetables. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for bread or crackers. No matter how you serve it, this marinara sauce is sure to be a hit!

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