Slow Cooker Freezer Spaghetti Sauce is a delightful and convenient dish that brings homemade Italian flavors to your table with minimal effort. This recipe originated from the need for a simple, make-ahead sauce that can be stored in the freezer and conveniently used whenever a quick and delicious pasta meal is desired. By slow-cooking the ingredients, the flavors intensify, resulting in a rich and flavorful sauce that beautifully coats your favorite pasta.
This versatile sauce pairs perfectly with a variety of pasta options, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, or even zucchini noodles for a lighter twist. This sauce also serves as a base to elevate classic dishes. Use it for classic spaghetti and meatballs, homemade pizza, lasagna, stuffed bell peppers, eggplant Parmesan, baked ziti, sloppy joes, chicken Parmesan, ratatouille, shakshuka, meatball subs, sausage and peppers, stuffed shells, pasta primavera, chili, vegetable soup, chicken cacciatore, moussaka, tomato basil soup, and enchilada sauce. Its rich flavor and convenience make it suitable for a wide range of culinary creations, whether you're cooking Italian classics, comfort food, or international favorites.
Slow Cooker Freezer Spaghetti Sauce:
Ingredients:
25 quartered tomatoes with skin on
5 small cans of tomato paste
1.5 cups sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon of oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
Optional: 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions:
1. Blend tomatoes, onion, and bell peppers.
2. Fill slow cooker halfway with puree.
3. Stir in: basil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes (optional), oregano, tomato paste, olive oil, sugar.
4. Add more tomato mixture until 1 inch from the top.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
6. Cool, then pack 2 cups in labeled zip loc quart bags.
7. Freeze flat on trays (stack no more than 2).
8. Ensure food cools completely before freezing.
Note: This recipe yields about 8 zip loc bags of 2 cups of sauce.
The freezer bags can last 3 to 6 months.
Enjoy the convenience and scrumptiousness of Slow Cooker Freezer Spaghetti Sauce, and savor the authentic Italian flavors with every bite!
