This simple skinny slow cooker marinara sauce is perfect for busy days since the longer it simmers the better it is. And because it has less sugar, each serving has just 1 SmartPoint, great news for Weight Watchers!
Place oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring often until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.
Scrape the vegetable mixture into the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes and sugar. Stir well to combine.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
Remove cover and stir well.
Cook on HIGH uncovered for 1 hour for a thicker marinara sauce.
Recipe Notes
Variations:
zestier: add dried spices such as oregano, basil, Italian Seasoning, fennel seed, more garlic, capers, chopped anchovies, balsamic vinegar (at the end)
chunkier: use 1 can crushed tomatoes and 1 can diced tomatoes
fishy: stir in tuna, anchovies, shrimp, scallops, etc (at the end)
cheesy: stir in grated Parmesan (at the end)
creamy: stir in a bit of cream or evaporated milk (at the end)
Serving size: ½ cupClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.1*SmartPoints (Green plan)1*SmartPoints (Blue plan)1*SmartPoints (Purple plan)1*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Skinny Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /2 cup)
Calories 50Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.