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A plate of spaghetti topped with rich meat sauce on a green plate. A fork is lifting a portion of the pasta. The dish is set against a red placemat and a striped cloth, adding a colorful background to the meal.

Spaghetti Sauce Creamy Crock Pot Recipe

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You need to try this spaghetti sauce creamy crock pot recipe! It's a rich, protein-packed, and comforting blend of ground beef, velvety cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, it creates deep, hearty flavors in every bite, perfect for an easy, make-ahead meal.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword creamy, hearty, protein-packed, slow-cooked
Prep Time 12 minutes
6 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 178
Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef lean, 85/15
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounce tomato sauce
  • 6 ounce tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full fat

Instructions

Brown the meat

  • In a large skillet cook the ground beef until pink is gone over medium heat.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Turn off heat and drain any excess grease from the cooked ground beef.
  • Over medium heat add chopped onion and minced garlic to the ground beef. Cook until onions start to soften, about 2 minutes.
    1/2 cup onion, 2 cloves garlic

Combine Ingredients

  • Transfer the browned meat mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Add the seasonings, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
    1 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste. Stir to combine.
    28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 15 ounce tomato sauce, 6 ounce tomato paste
    A white crockpot filled with a thick, chunky tomato sauce, mixed with visible herbs and onions. A white spoon rests in the sauce, hinting at a savory and freshly cooked meal.

Slow Cook

  • Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Add Creaminess

  • After cooking, remove 2 cups of the sauce and place it in a blender with 1 cup of cottage cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    1 cup cottage cheese
    A top view of a blender containing a creamy, light brown mixture with visible small bubbles. The blender is on a white surface, and the contents appear smooth and ready to be poured.
  • Pour the blended sauce back into the crockpot and stir well to combine. Let it heat for another 10-15 minutes before serving.
    A white pot filled with a thick, reddish-brown sauce, featuring visible herbs and spices. A white spoon rests inside the pot, partially submerged in the sauce, which has a slightly textured surface.

Serve

  • Ladle over hot cooked spaghetti or your favorite cooked pasta.

Notes

Variations and Substitutions
  • Meat: Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. If you want a slightly richer flavor, use ground pork. You can also try Italian sausage for a different flavor.
  • Sweetener: If you're looking for a natural sweetener, swap brown sugar for maple syrup or honey.
  • Vegetables: Sauté carrots, mushrooms, or bell pepper with the aromatics, or stir in some spinach or kale towards the end of cooking time to get more veggies in your sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 918mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 853IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg
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