SLOW COOKER VEGGIE-LOADED MARINARA

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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.

Shandel Brooks
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This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


GiYAN k Kumar
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they loved it! The sauce is so flavorful, and the vegetables are so tender. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


Tahir hameed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I usually add whatever I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.


Gopi Saha
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is a keeper. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Lukas Parsons
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews.


Chris Everidge
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I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Govind Sharma
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This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious too.


pronob barua
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it over pasta, but it's also great on rice or quinoa.


Riqza Sajid
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This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.


Raja Khalil
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I actually enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Franklin Johnson
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids loved the sweet and savory sauce, and they didn't even realize they were eating healthy vegetables.


Vianey Emeka
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I made this dish last night, and it was a hit with my whole family! The flavors are amazing, and the veggies are so tender. I especially loved the zucchini and mushrooms. I will definitely be making this again.


Don82
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This slow cooker veggie-loaded marinara is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and healthy meals to feed my family, and this dish fits the bill perfectly. The veggies are cooked to perfection, and the marinara sauce is rich and flavorful. I serv