Classic Marinara Sauce (Slow Cooker) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano (or 2 t. dried)
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
red pepper flakes, a pinch
1 cup dry red wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons sugar, plus more as needed
salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.
Add onions, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, anchovies, and red pepper flakes and cook until onions are softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
Stir in wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and soy sauce into slow cooker.
Cover and cook until sauce is deeply flavored, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
Before serving, stir in basil and sugar and season with salt, pepper, and additional sugar to taste.
Serve over hot cooked pasta.