Slow-Cooker Marinara

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Slow-Cooker Marinara
540 min.
12
107kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary game with a deliciously rich and hearty Slow-Cooker Marinara? This recipe is not just a simple sauce; it's a celebration of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone looking for a gluten-free option, this marinara is a versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh herbs wafting through your home as this sauce simmers away in your slow cooker. With the perfect balance of sweetness from ripe plum tomatoes and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper, this marinara is sure to impress. Whether you're serving it as a starter, a snack, or as part of a delightful antipasti spread, it’s a dish that brings people together.

Not only is this marinara easy to prepare, but it also allows you to enjoy the convenience of a slow cooker, freeing up your time to focus on other aspects of your meal. With just a few simple steps, you can create a sauce that’s bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients. So gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and get ready to indulge in a homemade marinara that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.8 cup carrots diced
  • 0.5 cup celery diced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.5 cup wine dry red (such as cabernet sauvignon)
  • 0.8 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup garlic minced
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • cups onion chopped
  • tablespoons oregano fresh chopped
  • 5.5 pounds plum tomatoes peeled chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoons tomato paste unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add oil; swirl to coat.
  3. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper); saut 8 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
  6. Combine vegetable mixture and tomatoes in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  7. Place 3 cups tomato mixture in a blender.
  8. Remove center piece of blender lid; secure lid on blender.
  9. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid. Blend until smooth. Return tomato mixture to slow cooker.
  10. Add basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories107kcal
Protein10.39%
Fat33.48%
Carbs56.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.15
Glycemic Load
3.7
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.196086800617%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
0.33mg
Delphinidin
0.42mg
Malvidin
2.62mg
Peonidin
0.19mg
Catechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
1.07mg
Naringenin
1.41mg
Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
2.01mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.36mg
Quercetin
9.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:106.92kcal
5.35%
Fat:4.08g
6.28%
Saturated Fat:0.59g
3.69%
Carbohydrates:15.39g
5.13%
Net Carbohydrates:11.17g
4.06%
Sugar:8.01g
8.9%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:334.26mg
14.53%
Alcohol:1.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.47%
100%
Protein:2.85g
5.7%
Vitamin A:3242.07IU
64.84%
Vitamin C:33.81mg
40.98%
Vitamin K:35.51µg
33.82%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.57%
Potassium:648.25mg
18.52%
Fiber:4.23g
16.9%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.29%
Vitamin E:2.07mg
13.82%
Folate:46.23µg
11.56%
Copper:0.18mg
8.85%
Magnesium:34.67mg
8.67%
Vitamin B3:1.55mg
7.76%
Iron:1.35mg
7.5%
Phosphorus:74.8mg
7.48%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.44%
Calcium:63.74mg
6.37%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.28%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.63%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.03%
Selenium:0.84µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes