2poundssweet Italian Chicken sausage (Substitute turkey sausage if it's easier to find)
½cupchopped onion (optional)
½bell pepper, chopped (optional)
2-3garlic cloves, minced (I used jarred)
2cans(28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1can(6 ounces) tomato paste
1tablespoonbrown sugar (optional)
1bay leaf
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoondried 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
Variations:
vegetarian/vegan - substitute chopped mushrooms for the sausage
different meats - use whatever ground meat you prefer or a combination
spicier - add more dried Italian spices (basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme) and pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes
chunkier - substitute diced tomatoes for one of the can of crushed
more veg - add chopped mushroom, more bell pepper, chopped zucchini, etc.
Serving size: ½ cupClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.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 86Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Protein 11g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.