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130-Year-Old Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Get ready to sauce your spaghetti like a 130-year-old Italian chef!
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (12 oz) tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Parmesan cheese for serving
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Transfer sautéed vegetables to slow cooker.
Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
Add oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Mix well and cover the cooker.
Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Serve with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve over spaghetti or pennenPair with garlic breadnAdd a side salad for freshness
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not sautéing vegetables enough for flavornSkipping herbs makes it blandnAdding too much salt initially
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Add ground turkey or beef for meat loversnSpicy version with crushed red peppernVegetable version with zucchini and mushrooms
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes, use 10-12 fresh tomatoes, chopped.
Up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Yes, cook for 3-4 hours on HIGH.
No, but you can add red pepper flakes.
Absolutely! Ground beef or turkey works well.
