CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE FOR THE SLOW COOKER

Classic marinara sauce for the slow cooker image

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 15

- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- two onions, minced
- six garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
- two anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- one can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces
- one can diced tomatoes, drained, 28 ounces
- one can 28 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup minced fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons sugar, plus extra as needed
- salt and pepper

Steps:

heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, anchovies, and red pepper flakes and cook until onions are softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Stir in wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until thickened, about five minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and soy sauce into slow cooker. Cover and cook until sauce is deeply flavored, 9 to 11 on low or 5 -- 7 hours on high.
Before serving, stir in basil and sugar and season with salt, pepper and additional sugar to taste.