SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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Fennel seed adds spunk to this veggie spaghetti sauce combo.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
2 cans (8 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) Italian-style tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed, if desired
12 oz uncooked spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper.
  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place vegetables. Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti and cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 hours.
  • Uncover; stir well. Increase heat setting to High; cook uncovered about 1 hour longer or until sauce is desired consistency.
  • Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve sauce over spaghetti; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg

Spexz
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy.


Someone Basheer
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This sauce is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Rodrigo mejia Solis Jr.
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this sauce is so good that I don't even mind them.


Joel Odibo
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This sauce is a great way to meal prep. I usually make a big batch on the weekend and then use it throughout the week.


Thembelihle Makhathini
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I love that this recipe is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and has no added sugar.


Chelsea Davis
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra carrots, celery, and onions in the fridge, and this sauce is a great way to use them up.


Jabrina Bre
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I'm always looking for new slow cooker recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and the sauce is delicious.


M khan unar
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on spaghetti, ravioli, and even pizza. It's always delicious.


Enver Katrev
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Shawn Hall
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sauce, and they don't even realize how many vegetables are in it.


Myrpe Balbutin
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this sauce turned out. I'm not usually a fan of slow cooker meals, but this one was really good.


k club
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This sauce is delicious! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


dj abusafa
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I love that this recipe uses fresh vegetables. It makes the sauce so much more flavorful and nutritious.


Romesh Dananjaya
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This spaghetti sauce is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home from work. Plus, it's packed with veggies, so I feel good about feeding it to my