Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce

Name: Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cans ((800g/28oz each can) crushed tomatoes (see notes)); 1 can (170 g / 6 oz) tomato paste; 1 medium brown onion ((or white or yellow), diced); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 2 bay leaves ((dried or fresh)); 1 tbsp brown sugar ((or honey)); 1 tbsp dried basil; 2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:6h

A good marinara sauce is an essential for everyone. I love this one because you just dump the ingredients into a slow cooker then leave it to work it's magic. The slow cooking caramelises the sugar in the tomato and creates a depth of flavour you will never get from store bought pasta sauce.

Updated at: Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:29:03 GMT