slow cooker marinara

Rich and deeply flavorful, this is the best way to totally transform jars of marinara sauce into something show-stopping. Loaded with an unbelievable amount of garlic, onions, ground spices, and yes, butter, this is our favorite way to make marinara sauce. The slow cooker adds convenience, yes, but it also allows the flavors in the sauce to deepen and open up in a way that cooking quickly on the stovetop just won’t accomplish. Time is an essential component to the success of this recipe. 

Incredible Slow Cooker Marinara (and how to make a jar of marinara taste better)

garlic

onion,

olive oil

unsalted butter (8 TBSP)

Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper,

Place the garlic and onion in a food processor, and pulse until you get an almost paste-like consistency – everything should be pretty finely processed. 

Place a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil, butter, the garlic/onion mixture, and the Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes – just to allow the onions to soften, the spices to toast, and the garlic to get soft and sweet. 

Transfer this mixture to your slow cooker and add the jarred marinara sauce, and stir to combine. Allow the sauce to cook on low for at least 6, but as much as 8. I like to leave the lid of the cooker off during the last hour-ish, as this helps concentrate/evaporate the sauce, reducing the water (not necessary though). 

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