Slow-Cooker Chunky Pork and Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce

Very Healthy
Health score
69%
Slow-Cooker Chunky Pork and Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce
515 min.
8
476kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a hearty and flavorful dish that will leave your family and friends raving? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Chunky Pork and Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce! Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this recipe combines tender, boneless pork country-style ribs with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker.

Imagine coming home to the enticing aroma of a rich tomato sauce infused with the earthy flavors of fresh mushrooms and a hint of fennel. This very healthy sauce not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a balanced meal with a caloric breakdown that includes a good amount of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day.

Once the sauce is ready, simply serve it over al dente spaghetti, and don’t forget to sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top for that extra touch of indulgence. This dish serves eight, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Dive into a bowl of comfort with this deliciously chunky pork and mushroom spaghetti sauce that’s sure to become a new favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb pork stew meat boneless country-style
  • cup suya seasoning mix frozen thawed (from 12-oz bag)
  • 29 oz canned tomatoes canned
  • 14.5 ounces tomatoes diced with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained canned
  • tablespoon worcestershire sauce 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced (3 cups)
  • 16 oz pasta like spaghetti 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • serving parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except mushrooms, spaghetti and oil.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  3. Using 2 forks, break pork into bite-size pieces in cooker. Stir in mushrooms. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  4. Stir oil into sauce.
  5. Serve over hot spaghetti.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories476kcal
Protein19.68%
Fat21.19%
Carbs59.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.39
Glycemic Load
20.07
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
41.197391427082%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:476.3kcal
23.82%
Fat:11.9g
18.3%
Saturated Fat:2.83g
17.7%
Carbohydrates:74.69g
24.9%
Net Carbohydrates:57.46g
20.89%
Sugar:9.74g
10.83%
Cholesterol:44.17mg
14.72%
Sodium:349.65mg
15.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.86g
49.72%
Vitamin K:194.06µg
184.82%
Manganese:2.26mg
113.11%
Selenium:59.65µg
85.22%
Iron:14.24mg
79.13%
Fiber:17.23g
68.93%
Calcium:586.5mg
58.65%
Vitamin E:7.39mg
49.24%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.61%
Magnesium:152.82mg
38.2%
Copper:0.72mg
35.82%
Phosphorus:350.92mg
35.09%
Potassium:1190.87mg
34.02%
Vitamin B3:6.72mg
33.59%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.9%
Vitamin B1:0.44mg
29.16%
Folate:102.98µg
25.74%
Zinc:3.8mg
25.36%
Vitamin B5:2.19mg
21.89%
Vitamin C:15.84mg
19.2%
Vitamin A:822.99IU
16.46%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.25%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.08%