Description

This Crock Pot Pasta Sauce with Sausage is a hearty and flavorful sauce that simmers to perfection in the slow cooker. Loaded with Italian sausage, garlic, herbs, and tomatoes, it’s an easy and delicious sauce to serve over your favorite pasta.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

Brown the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and brown the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon.
Cook the Aromatics: Add the diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook briefly.
Combine Ingredients: Transfer the sausage mixture to the crock pot. Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve over pasta, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

This sauce freezes well and can be doubled for batch cooking.
Use hot Italian sausage for more spice, or mix half sausage and half ground beef for a milder flavor.