Best 6 Slow Cooker Veggie Loaded Marinara Recipes

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Slow cooker veggie loaded marinara is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy evening meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines the classic taste of marinara sauce with a variety of fresh vegetables, creating a delicious and nutritious meal. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian option or simply want to add more vegetables to your diet, this slow cooker recipe is sure to satisfy.

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SLOW-COOKER VEGGIE MARINARA



Slow-Cooker Veggie Marinara image

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 VEGGIE-LOADED MARINARA



Slow Cooker Veggie-Loaded Marinara image

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 GARDEN-FRESH MARINARA



Slow Cooker Garden-Fresh Marinara image

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

VEGETARIAN MARINARA SAUCE



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After much experimentation, I came up with a very tasty vegetarian sauce that can be used with several types of foods. The spice and herb combination gives the sauce a delighful touch.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped small
1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 large green pepper, seeded and diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
10 ounces canned mushrooms (bits & pieces, also use liquid)
28 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, inlcude liquid
6 fluid ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon spicy italian seasoning
3 large bay leaves
3 large celery ribs, chopped small
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, heat olive oil; add garlic, onions and saute' until onions are transparent, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add diced sweet red pepper, diced green pepper and saute' for an additional 1 minute.
  • Transfer mixture to a large heavy bottom cooking pot.
  • Add diced carrots, canned mushrooms (including liquid), tomatoes (including liquid), tomato paste, oregano, dried basil, fresh basil, spicy Italian seasoning, bay leaves, celery, sugar, salt and black pepper Bring sauce to boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sauce should be smooth when cooked.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Remove bay leaves and discard.
  • Serve sauce over pasta or pasta with saute'ed fresh vegetables, chicken or veal.
  • This sauce may be canned while it is hot.
  • Follow canning instructions carefully.
  • It also freezes well in plastic containers.
  • If you desire a meat sauce, add 1 1/2 pounds of extra lean ground round; firstly fry ground round for about 5 minutes, discard any fat and add to sauce just after the tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 759.5, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 4.1

CROCK POT MARINARA SAUCE (VEGETARIAN AND FAT-FREE)



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If possible sauté the onions and garlic in about 3 tablespoons oil in a small skillet before adding to the crock pot, if not then just omit the oil, which will make this marinara sauce pretty much fat-free! You will need a minimum of 4-quart crockpot for this recipe. The longer you cook this sauce on low heat the thicker and richer it will be! but it can also be cooked on high-heat setting for about 5 hours if you want a quicker sauce, I strongly suggest to cook it for a longer time! If desired you can double the recipe, this sauce freezes very well!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 8h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (28 ounce) can whole Italian-style tomatoes (cut up and undrained)
2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 stalks celery, diced
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (can use more)
1 large bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
2 -3 teaspoons sugar
2 -3 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
2 -4 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
1 large bay leaf
salt and black pepper (I use quite a lot of salt to bring out the flavor!)

Steps:

  • Place ALL ingredients in a minimum 4-quart crock pot/slow-cooker; mix well cover and cook on low heat for about 8-10 hours.
  • Uncover and cook on high heat for the last 1-1/2 hours.
  • Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 829.4, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 20.9, Protein 5

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your marinara a more vibrant flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, frozen vegetables can be used in a pinch.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: If you overcrowd the slow cooker, the vegetables will not cook evenly. Leave some space between the vegetables so that they can cook properly.
  • Cook on low heat for best flavor: Cooking the marinara on low heat for a longer period of time will allow the flavors to develop and deepen. If you are short on time, you can cook the marinara on high heat, but be sure to keep an eye on it so that it doesn't burn.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season the marinara to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta: Veggie-loaded marinara is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of pastas. Some popular choices include spaghetti, penne, and macaroni.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker veggie-loaded marinara is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The marinara is packed with fresh vegetables, making it a healthy and nutritious option. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Serve the marinara with your favorite pasta and enjoy!

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