Fresh Veggies in crockpot spaghetti sauce

[MomOfTwins41604]

Hey everyone!

I am new to crockpot cooking so I am asking for help! :)

I know I can make spaghetti sauce but I am concerned about FRESH veggies. Do I add them to the sauce and let them go for the 6-8 hours on low, or do I need to hold off until shortly before it is finished?

I am using red & yellow peppers, onion and mushrooms.

Also, how much wine can I add? I saw a recipe using beef broth, but I would rather use the wine.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks you!

Take care,
God Bless,
Julie D

[larjoe]

1 pkg. spaghetti sauce mix
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
1 c. water
4 zucchini, cut into ½" slices
1 sm. eggplant, peeled and sliced thinly, then cut each slice into quarters
1 sm. green bell pepper, cut into 1" cubes
3 med. tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. uncooked spaghetti
1/4 lb. Mozzarella cheese, shredded

In crock pot, mix dry spaghetti sauce mix with tomato sauce and water. Add zucchini, eggplant, green bell pepper, tomatoes, and salt to spaghetti sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. In the meantime, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain well. When ready to serve, top each serving of spaghetti with vegetable-sauce mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.


Hope this will help you.

Lar'sAs for the wine go for it it will or should cook out what ever water or brooth they use sub with wine and water. i would guess. I use chicken brooth and wine it cooks out and gets thick.