Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce

I know there are several versions of crock pot spaghetti sauce, but this one is my crock pot adaptation from my MIL's homemade sauce. I usually omit the capers and add extra red wine and garlic when I make the sauce.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  medium onion, diced very fine
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato puree
• 3  tablespoons dried parsley
• 3  tablespoons dried basil
• 4  tablespoons oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄2 cup red wine (or more)
• 16  ounces water
• 6  ounces  sliced mushrooms, drained
• 4  ounces capers, drained

Directions

1. In a pan over medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in olive oil.
2. When onions are translucent, add tomato paste, mushrooms and capers and blend well.
3. Transfer to crock pot and add tomato sauce, puree, water, wine and spices and mix.
4. Cook on low for 6 hours.