Slow Cooker Italian Spaghetti Meat Sauce

5 from 2 votes

This scrumptious lean spaghetti recipe is slow-cooked to Italian perfection.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time3 hrs

Total Time3 hrs 10 mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb

Servings: people

Calories: 218kcal

9 ounces lean ground beef optional - use only ground chicken or turkey instead of a beef/poultry combination
9 ounces lean ground chicken or turkey
1 garlic clove diced
1 onion medium, diced
1 carrot medium, peeled and diced
5 ounces tomato paste can
5 ounces water
30 ounces whole peeled tomatoes cans, or diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
Italian parsley for garnish

Over medium-high heat, in a skillet add the ground meat and cook while breaking up with a fork. Cook just until it's no longer pink. Drain off any fat and add to the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low 6 - 8 hours or high 3 - 4. If desired, garnish with fresh Italian parsley.
Use the meat sauce for spaghetti or other pasta dishes. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6