Easy Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce

Don't have a garden full of tomatoes? This simple slow cooker tomato sauce is perfect for busy days. Using canned crushed tomatoes saves preparation time while slow cooking allows the flavors to blend into a rich, homemade sauce.

This recipe is ideal for spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, meatballs, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.

Ingredients

• 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes or about 8 cups pureed fresh tomatoes
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, and olive oil to a slow cooker.
2. Stir everything together until well combined.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
4. Stir once or twice during cooking if convenient.
5. Taste and season with salt and pepper before serving.