Slow Cooker Marinara

By á-23194

Ingredients

• 3 T EVOO
• 3 c chopped onion
• 3/4 c diced carrot
• 1/2 c diced celery
• 1/4 c minced garlic
• 3 T fresh oregano
• 1/4 t crushed red pepper
• 2 T tomato paste
• 1/2 c cabernet
• 5 1/2 lbs peeled and chopped
• 3/4 c chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat large skillet, add oil. Add onion and next 5 ingredients, saute 8 mins. Add tomato paste; cook 2 minutes, stir frequently. Add wine, cook 2 minutes, until liquid almost evaporates.
Combine veggie mixture and tomatoes in slow cooker.
Cook low 8 hours. Blend mixture in blender . Return to crock-pot. Add basil, salt, pepper. Cook uncovered on High 30 minutes.