Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion ($0.32)
• 4 cloves garlic ($0.32)
• 2 28oz. cans crushed tomatoes ($2.00)
• 1 6oz. can tomato paste ($0.69)
• 1 Tbsp dried basil ($0.30)
• 1.5 tsp dried oregano ($0.15)
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.03)
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ($0.14)
• 4 Tbsp butter ($0.40)
• 1 tsp salt (to taste, $0.05)

Steps

1. 1

   Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Place both in a 3 quart or larger slow cooker.

2. 2

   Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and butter to the slow cooker. Stir everything together well.

3. 3

   Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours or low for eight hours.

4. 4

   After cooking, give it a good stir, then add salt to taste. Start with just ½ tsp of salt and add more if needed (I added 1 tsp). Use the sauce immediately, refrigerate, or freeze for later.