#1,302: Homemade Crockpot Garden Spaghetti Sauce

I  planted a garden for the first time this summer and it is doing very well, especially my cherry tomatoes.  I eat as much as I can, I give away a bunch, but sometimes I still have a ton to eat/use.  So I searched the internet for a super easy way to make spaghetti sauce when I came across this recipe that required me to put everything in a crockpot and then blend it when done.  I didn't even have to peel the tomatoes.  I am loving this sauce...BUT since I didn't peel the tomatoes there are some long tomato skins throughout this recipe.  It doesn't bother me in the least, but this is not a recipe I could give to my family without them picking those pieces out.  So for me, this is a good recipe, for my family, I need to keep searching for another one.

6 cups diced tomatoes, skin left on or taken off (I used large cherry tomatoes and threw them in the crockpot whole, with the skins on...so easy!)
4 cloves garlic
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large red onion, diced
1/4 c fresh basil
2 t dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
crushed red pepper to taste
3-6 oz tomato paste (to thicken sauce if needed)

Combine all the ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours.  Place all ingredients in a high speed blender.  Blend until well combined.  If you blend longer it will make a thinner, smoother sauce.