Slow-Cooker Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce

Health score
27%
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce
500 min.
6
465kcal

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Are you looking for a hearty and wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce! Packed with vibrant vegetables and rich flavors, this sauce is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker, and let it do the work while you go about your day.

This recipe is a fantastic way to sneak in a variety of vegetables, making it a nutritious option for the whole family. The combination of carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms creates a delightful medley that complements the robust tomato base. With the addition of aromatic herbs and spices, each bite bursts with flavor, making it a satisfying choice for both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

What’s more, this sauce is versatile! Serve it over al dente spaghetti for a classic Italian dish, or use it as a filling for lasagna or stuffed peppers. And don’t forget the finishing touch—a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese that adds a creamy richness to the dish. With a total cooking time of just over eight hours, you can set it and forget it, returning home to a warm, inviting meal that’s ready to enjoy.

So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to indulge in a comforting bowl of homemade vegetable spaghetti sauce that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup carrots chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced
  • cup bell pepper green chopped
  • cup onion chopped
  • servings parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 oz pasta like spaghetti uncooked
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • oz canned tomatoes italian-style canned
  • 16 oz tomato sauce organic canned
  • 29 oz tomatoes diced italian with herbs, undrained organic canned
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and carrots; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper.
  3. In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place vegetables. Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti and cheese.
  4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 hours.
  5. Uncover; stir well. Increase heat setting to High; cook uncovered about 1 hour longer or until sauce is desired consistency.
  6. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  7. Serve sauce over spaghetti; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturers directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories465kcal
Protein17.22%
Fat27.67%
Carbs55.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.15
Glycemic Load
22.73
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.575652220975%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.93mg
Luteolin
1.2mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.19mg
Quercetin
6.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:464.93kcal
23.25%
Fat:14.62g
22.48%
Saturated Fat:5.63g
35.17%
Carbohydrates:65.49g
21.83%
Net Carbohydrates:58.54g
21.29%
Sugar:13.71g
15.23%
Cholesterol:26.1mg
8.7%
Sodium:1142.91mg
49.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.46g
40.92%
Vitamin A:5445.78IU
108.92%
Selenium:49.76µg
71.08%
Vitamin C:50.5mg
61.21%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.72%
Phosphorus:405.09mg
40.51%
Calcium:329.67mg
32.97%
Potassium:1057.67mg
30.22%
Fiber:6.95g
27.82%
Vitamin K:28.11µg
26.77%
Copper:0.52mg
26.2%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
23.92%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.69%
Vitamin B3:4.29mg
21.45%
Magnesium:83.54mg
20.89%
Vitamin E:3.01mg
20.07%
Zinc:2.86mg
19.05%
Iron:2.72mg
15.09%
Folate:59.47µg
14.87%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.23%
Vitamin B5:1.32mg
13.16%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
6.94%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.38%