Slow-Cooked Tomato Sauce for Pasta

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Slow-Cooked Tomato Sauce for Pasta

 

Source: Robin Robertson's Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker

 

Slow Cooker size: 4 quart

Cook time: 6 hours

Setting: Low

 

Makes about 3 quarts

 

2 T olive oil

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 med carrot, finely shredded

2 garlic cloves, minced

Three 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes

1/2 c dry red wine

1 to 2 t packed light brown sugar, to your taste

2 t dried basil

1 t dried oregano

1 t salt

1/4 t freshly ground black pepper

 

1. Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet under medium heat. Add the onion,

bell pepper, carrot, and garlic, cover, and cook until softened, about 5

minutes.

 

2. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker. Add the

remaining ingredients and cook on Low for 6 hours.

 

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