Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (honey or Swerve)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 56 ounces crushed tomatoes (2-28 ounce cans)
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instruction

  • Heat a skillet to medium high heat. Add avocado oil and allow to heat for a minute. Add onion and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the sweetener, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 more minutes. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker and stir in fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste and balsamic vinegar. Cook for 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low.