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Weight Watchers Friendly Slow cooker sausage spaghetti sauce white rimmed bowl red checked napkin
4.58 from 14 votes

Slow Cooker Sausage Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Now that I've begun making my spaghetti sauce in the slow cooker, I don't think I'll ever use the stovetop again!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 23
Calories: 86
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet Italian Chicken sausage (Substitute turkey sausage if it's easier to find)
  • ½ cup chopped onion (optional)
  • ½ bell pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced (I used jarred)
  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

  • Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-Quart. (I used my InstantPot.)
  • Cook the chicken sausage in a large skillet set over medium heat, until crumbled and slightly browned.
  • Add the garlic, onion and bell pepper if using and cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion softens slightly.
  • Scrape the sausage mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings. Stir to combine. (My crushed tomatoes were really thick, so I also added 1 cup of water.)
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Recipe Notes

Serving size: ½ cup
2 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
2 *PointsPlus (Old plan)2
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Sausage Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /2 cup)
Calories 86 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Protein 11g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.