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    You are here: Home / By SmartPoints / 0sp / Crockpot Pasta Sauce

    Crockpot Pasta Sauce

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    January 27, 2019 by dwardcooks

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    Sunday sauce is sacred. Each family has its own recipe that they swear by and their secret ingredients that make it special. My secret ingredients for my Crockpot Pasta Sauce add subtle smoky and savory layers which add flavor, all the while keeping it ZERO POINTS.

    The best part is that you can set it up with minimal chopping and let your slow cooker do the work!

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    This crockpot pasta sauce recipe has the approval of both my wife and her grandmother, a 100% Italian lady who says things like, "GAB-A-GOOL."

    That's one of the reasons why I make this sauce in giant 22-24 cup batches that I use throughout the week to complete meals like: Chicken Parmesan, Pizzas, and (one of our household favorites) the Pasta Bake. It's also great combined with my 0SP Italian Turkey Sausage.

    Some "secret" ingredients

    Soy sauce: You might not expect to see soy sauce in a pasta sauce, but this ingredient gives the recipe a savory depth because of its saltiness.

    Smoked paprika: Adds smokiness and warmth.

    Pepperoni: When my wife's grandmother gives out her sauce recipe, she intentionally leaves this ingredient out in order to keep her flavor secret. But here you go. A pepperoni stick gives the sauce a bit of heat when steeped in the sauce all day. Before WW, I'd use soppressata or one of those honking pepperoni sticks, but one Vermont turkey pepperoni stick does the trick when blended in this recipe.

    6 cups is the perfect amount for a box of pasta. If I'm making pizza, I thaw a 2 cup bag. This recipe is 0SP for up to 4.5 cups, so feel free to use as much as you like!

    Zero Point Pasta Sauce
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    Zero Point Crockpot Pasta Sauce

    SmartPoints: 0 per serving
    This zero point pasta sauce is an excellent base for various Italian recipes. Rich and layered with flavor, it’s a great option for Sunday meal prep!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time8 hrs
    Total Time8 hrs 10 mins
    Course: dinner, sauce
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: pasta sauce, zero points

    Ingredients

    • 5 cans 28 oz. Whole Tomatoes I use San Marzano but your preferred brand is fine
    • 2 lb Onions Peeled and Quartered
    • 3 cups Beef Broth Low sodium
    • 6-8 Garlic Cloves
    • 1 Vermont Turkey Pepperoni Stick
    • 1/4 cup Italian Seasoning
    • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
    • 3 tbsp Smoked Paprika
    • 2 tbsp Oregano
    • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
    • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt

    Instructions

    • Combine all of these ingredients in a crockpot.
    • Cook on high for 8 hours (at least 6 hours).
    • Blend everything using an immersion blender an hour before it is done.
    • Taste and adjust seasoning as you see fit. That’s it! You’re done.
    • Too salty? Add an extra can of sauce. Too sweet? Add some salt and oregano, maybe a little more soy sauce.

    Notes

    An immersion blender is also known as a stick blender. It makes this recipe much easier, but if you don’t have one of these, you’d want to chop and saute the garlic and onions until the onions are translucent (7-10 minutes), and use pureed or crushed tomatoes instead of whole.

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    Comments

    1. Melissa Sparks

      February 16, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      I can’t find the turkey pepperoni sticks you mentioned. Could I possibly substitute Hormel sliced turkey pepperoni instead? And if so, how much would you recommend using?

    2. Jennifer

      February 23, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      You say that if it is too salty add an extra can of sauce. What sauce are you referring to? Thank you!

      • dwardcooks

        February 23, 2019 at 2:46 pm

        An extra can of whole tomatoes, but you can also do crushed or puree

      • dwardcooks

        March 06, 2019 at 10:02 pm

        You can add a can of crushed or puree tomatoes or another can of whole tomatoes but you'd have to blend them

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