Best 5 Slow Cooker Spinach Marinara Sauce Recipes

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Are you craving an easy and flavorful recipe for a slow cooker spinach marinara sauce? Look no further! This article will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and versatile sauce that will elevate any pasta dish, chicken or fish entree, or even a simple slice of pizza. With just a few easily accessible ingredients and your trusty slow cooker, you'll have a rich, aromatic, and incredibly satisfying sauce that is sure to impress your family and friends. Let's dive into the world of flavors and explore the art of crafting the perfect slow cooker spinach marinara sauce.

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

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 SPINACH MARINARA SAUCE



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Time 6h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup grated carrot
1 package (10 oz size frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
2 cans (6 oz size) tomato paste
1 can (4.5 ounce size) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper or to taste
1 can (28 ounce size) crushed tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the onions begin to soften. Add the onions and oil to the crock pot. Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6 hours. Serve the sauce hot over pasta. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Sauce can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

SLOW COOKER SPINACH MARINARA SAUCE



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Veggie packed pasta sauce prepared in the slow cooker! Note -- this is a very sweet and spicy tomato sauce so adjust the seasonings (salt, pepper and garlic) to suit your taste!

Provided by Dinah

Categories     Marinara Pasta Sauce

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup grated carrot
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 ⅔ (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 ½ tablespoons crushed red pepper
2 bay leaves
1 (28 ounce) can peeled and crushed tomatoes, with liquid

Steps:

  • In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, spinach, tomato paste, mushrooms, salt, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, bay leaves and tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir, reduce heat to low and cook for 1 to 2 hours more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 2418 mg, Sugar 8.9 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.

FABULOUS SPINACH MARINARA



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I came up with this recipe while trying to use up left over turkey. I was surprised with how easy it was to make and how delicious it tasted. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by Katie-Kate

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced mushroom
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (12 ounce) box pasta
shredded cooked chicken (optional) or shredded cooked turkey (optional)

Steps:

  • Thaw spinach and squeeze out excess moisture.
  • Start cooking pasta.
  • In a sauce pan sauté garlic mushrooms and onions.
  • Add spaghetti sauce and spinach to mushrooms and onions bring to almost boil*.
  • Take off heat add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Plate and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • *Add shredded chicken or turkey to sauce mixture. For Vegetarian omit.

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the sauce, such as zucchini, carrots, or mushrooms.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce or make your own from scratch.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Serve the sauce over pasta, chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

Slow Cooker Spinach Marinara Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is packed with flavor and is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The sauce can be served over pasta, chicken, or fish, and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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