Slow-Cooker Meaty Italian Spaghetti Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Slow-Cooker Meaty Italian Spaghetti Sauce
495 min.
24
146kcal

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Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of our Slow-Cooker Meaty Italian Spaghetti Sauce, a dish that brings the heart of Italy right to your kitchen! Perfect for gatherings or meal prep, this gluten-free and dairy-free sauce serves a generous 24 portions, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, potlucks, or even a cozy night in. With just 495 minutes of cooking time, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you go about your day.

This sauce is a delightful blend of hearty ingredients, featuring succulent Italian pork sausage or ground beef, fresh mushrooms, and a medley of aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. The combination of tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste creates a luscious base that is both comforting and satisfying. Each serving is packed with flavor, boasting only 146 calories, making it a guilt-free option for those who love a good pasta dish.

Whether you serve it over your favorite gluten-free pasta or use it as a base for a delicious lasagna, this sauce is sure to impress. The balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes it a wholesome choice for any meal. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a taste of Italy that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 30 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes diced organic undrained canned
  • tablespoon basil dried
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • lb pork sausage italian
  • cups onion chopped
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • oz canned tomatoes canned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  2. Spoon sausage mixture into cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories146kcal
Protein19.28%
Fat61.81%
Carbs18.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.38
Glycemic Load
2.15
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.992173899775%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:146.47kcal
7.32%
Fat:10.31g
15.85%
Saturated Fat:3.37g
21.07%
Carbohydrates:7.09g
2.36%
Net Carbohydrates:5.37g
1.95%
Sugar:4.25g
4.72%
Cholesterol:27.22mg
9.07%
Sodium:511.63mg
22.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.23g
14.47%
Vitamin B3:2.91mg
14.55%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.14%
Potassium:366.99mg
10.49%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.38%
Vitamin C:7.7mg
9.33%
Copper:0.17mg
8.66%
Iron:1.54mg
8.58%
Phosphorus:84.76mg
8.48%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.34%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.58%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.38%
Zinc:1.09mg
7.25%
Fiber:1.72g
6.89%
Vitamin K:6.82µg
6.49%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
6.03%
Vitamin A:283.68IU
5.67%
Magnesium:22.25mg
5.56%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.4%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.37%
Folate:13.27µg
3.32%
Calcium:31.4mg
3.14%
Selenium:1.26µg
1.79%