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 DEBNJAMES

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

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

CL Williams
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This sauce sounds disgusting. I would never eat it.


Farooq Hussain Hussain
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I'm not sure how I feel about this sauce. The ingredients are a bit unusual.


Muben ahmad Muben ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I'm willing to give this sauce a try.


Christopher Rosario
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I can't wait to try this sauce. It looks amazing!


Charlotte Office
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This sauce is a game-changer. It's so easy and delicious.


Kamal el achhab
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5 stars for this amazing sauce!


Qeys Apple shop
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This sauce is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ezema Charity
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.


Christopherplayz
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This is the best spinach marinara sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Dawson Hebert
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


abu kawsar
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish. It's always delicious.


NOBRA channel
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I'm always looking for new ways to use my slow cooker, and this recipe is a great addition to my collection.


Sean Adams
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This sauce is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll never know that there's spinach in it!


Samsung M20
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I've never been a big fan of spinach, but this sauce has changed my mind. It's so delicious, and the spinach is barely noticeable.


Noman Niaz
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


scott Johnston
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Anekwe Kingston
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Anaba Chisom
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Xris McLeain
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I love the flavor of this sauce! It's so rich and flavorful, and the spinach adds a nice touch of freshness.


Noshi Batool
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This spinach marinara sauce is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom, and it's so convenient to be able to throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and have a delicious, homemade sauce ready for dinner.