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Kids Kitchen: Slow-Cooker Marinara Sauce Recipe

By Gia McBride

It's back to school time and things can be a little more hectic than usual, especially for those of us sending toddlers off for the first time. Here's a quick and easy way to get multiple meals out of one kids kitchen slow-cooker marinara sauce recipe, that's chock full of healthy yummy veggies.

Kids Kitchen Kids Activities slow cooker marinara

Meal 1

Marinara Sauce Recipe for a Spaghetti Dinner

Ingredients:

- 1 raw beet, finely chopped
- 1 raw carrot, finely chopped
- 1 cup kale, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 c chopped fresh basil
- 3 large chopped tomatoes
- 1 13 oz box strained tomatoes, such as Pom
- 1 13 oz box chopped tomatoes, such as Pom
- 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions:

1. Place carrot, beet, garlic, kale, onion, and basil in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
2. Combine ingredients with strained and chopped tomatoes and fill slow cooker.
3. Add salt, pepper, and sugar.
4. Mix well. Set slow cooker on low, cover, and let cook all day.

The carrot and beet help sweeten the sauce, while giving your family added nutrients.
I like to serve it with chicken Italian sausage from the local butcher for a little protein.
Pour over your favorite pasta and enjoy. Betbaba

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Meal 2

Easy Next Day Lunch: French Bread Pizza

Kids Kitchen Kids Activities slow cooker marinara

Ingredients:

- 1 French bread sandwich roll, halved lengthwise
- 4 tablespoons leftover marinara sauce
- 1/2 c shredded mozzarella

Directions:

1. Place Bread on an ungreased baking sheet.
2. Spread generously with sauce and cover evenly with cheese.
3. Bake at 375 F for 12-15 minutes or until cheese in melted. Let cool and wrap it up for lunch. Guilt free fun food that the kids will love. 

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