Crock Pot Marinara Sauce (vegetarian And Fat-free)

Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole italian-style tomatoes (cut up and undrained)
• 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (can use more)
• 1 large bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 -3 teaspoons sugar
• 2 -3 teaspoons dried italian seasoning (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
• 2 -4 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
• 1 large bay leaf
• salt and black pepper (i use quite a lot of salt to bring out the flavor!)

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients in a minimum 4-quart crock pot/slow-cooker; mix well cover and cook on low heat for about 8-10 hours.
• 2 uncover and cook on high heat for the last 1-1/2 hours.
• 3 season with more salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 delicious!