SLOW-SIMMERING PASTA SAUCE

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Spaghetti with sauce is my kids' favorite dinner, so through trial and error, I came up with my own recipe. This is the winning result. I love that it's made in a slow cooker.-Samantha Vicars, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup minced fresh basil, divided
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, bay leaves, oregano, dried basil, salt and thyme. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours., Discard bay leaves; stir in half of the fresh basil. Serve with pasta. Top with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts :

Karan Dangi
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've used it with different types of pasta and it's always delicious.


Mary Simon
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This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible.


Tohedur Rahman
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This is the best pasta sauce I've ever had! I'll definitely be making it again.


Amila Kasun
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta sauce, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Rubama Collection
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This sauce is a winner! It's easy to make, and it tastes like it's been simmering for hours.


Milan Jeewantha
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect sauce for a cozy night in.


Asna Queen
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and delicious meals, and this one fits the bill perfectly.


Jared William TV GRANTHAM TV
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This sauce is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Mental Brand
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Marago Martin
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cozy dinner at home.


Musyyab Naseer
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OMG! This sauce is incredible! It's the best pasta sauce I've ever had.


Nikas Chichikoshvili
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This sauce is pure heaven! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with spaghetti, penne, and even ravioli, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Ramzan Shaikh
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I'm not usually a fan of slow-simmered sauces, but this one is an exception. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the sauce is incredibly smooth and velvety. I highly recommend it.


Akinpelu Abayomi
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This pasta sauce is a winner! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. I love that it can be simmered for a long time to develop the flavors even more. Definitely a new favorite in our house.


Nazar Ergin
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Just tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! I used homemade beef broth instead of store-bought, and it really took the flavor to the next level. The sauce is so flavorful and satisfying, and it pairs perfectly with any type of pasta.


Love ubaba
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This slow-simmering pasta sauce is a game-changer! The flavors are incredibly rich and complex, and the sauce is perfectly thick and velvety. I served it over spaghetti, and it was a huge hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again and a