SM. Crockpot - Marinara Sauce

By BlueSchmoo

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Lg Shallot1 28 0z can whole plum tomatoes, undrained
• 3 Tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp Dry red wine or Vodka
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp butter or Creme fraiche (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In skillet add oil and saute shallot until softened, add tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste and seasonings to cooker, cook on LOW 4-5 hours

Season with salt and pepper, using immersion blender and puree sauce if desire, Swirl in butter if a richer sauce is desired, or add the creme fraiche, for a creamy sauce, the sauce can be held on KEEP WARM setting for a few hours before saving, can be stored in fridge for 3 days or frozen for 2 months