SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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Fennel seed adds spunk to this veggie spaghetti sauce combo.

Provided 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

Zain Amjad
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This sauce is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Zoe Rae
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table with minimal effort.


Ahmad Abdullah
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra vegetables in the fridge, and this sauce is a great way to use them up.


pyuthani parijat
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I'm not a fan of slow-cooker meals, but this one is an exception. The sauce is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Javaine Obiran
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This is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love this sauce and always ask for seconds.


Progress Ozeze
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This sauce is perfect for a crowd. I doubled the recipe and it was still gone in no time.


Nicole Marune
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I love the addition of the zucchini and mushrooms. They give the sauce a nice texture and flavor.


Yvone Flatter
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This is my go-to recipe for a healthy and delicious spaghetti sauce. It's packed with vegetables and has a great flavor.


Roaa Helal
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This sauce was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. I threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Dislas Lungu
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I love how versatile this sauce is. I've used it over spaghetti, zucchini noodles, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit!


alyssa walsh
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This sauce was easy to make and turned out great! I used a variety of vegetables that I had on hand, and the sauce was still delicious. I served it over spaghetti and my family loved it.


Md jorip
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this sauce was surprisingly delicious! The vegetables were cooked down until they were soft and flavorful, and the sauce had a rich, savory taste. I would definitely make this again.


Salman Badini
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This slow-cooker vegetable spaghetti sauce was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the zucchini and mushrooms, which gave the sauce a nice texture and flavo