I love my crockpot. I was thinking of getting rid of it when the instant pot came out and seems to do everything the crockpot can do and more. However, I have tried using the instant pot for certain soups, but I still feel like they taste better when I cook them longer. Therefore, while I have the room, I am keeping my crockpot! One of the things that is so easy to make is tomato sauce.
Ingredients:
Tomato Paste (usually one can is enough)
Peeled Canned Tomatoes (as much as you want, I usually add 8 cans or one jumbo can)
Onions (1-2 large onions)
Garlic (depends on how garlicky you like it, I usually add 4 cloves)
Herbs (basil, oregano, tarragon, rosemary, whatever you fancy and the more the merrier usually!)
Mushrooms ( at least one box if not more, usually shrink down when cooked and provide great flavor)
Optional: You can add other veggies too
I put all the ingredients in the crockpot and cook. My husband who is cooking in the video likes to caramelize the onions and cook the mushrooms first, but honestly, you don’t have to do that. I usually put the crockpot on for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. It’s not an exact science, but you will know when it starts smelling good, that it’s about done!