Creamy Crock Pot Spaghetti
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 8 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 13 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
644 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Crock Pot Spaghetti
Description
This recipe begins by browning lean ground beef seasoned with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. After draining excess fat, the beef is layered in a slow cooker over a jar of pasta sauce, followed by broken spaghetti noodles. Additional layers include the cooked beef, grated Parmesan cheese, cubes of cream cheese, and another jar of pasta sauce, which combine to form a creamy and tangy sauce as the ingredients cook.
Cooked on high for three hours, the spaghetti softens and absorbs the flavors. After stirring, the final jar of pasta sauce and chicken broth are added to loosen and finish the sauce, which cooks for another hour to meld flavors and ensure the pasta reaches the desired tenderness. The cream cheese adds richness, creating a smooth, creamy texture throughout the dish.
This dish is served warm garnished with extra grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley, adding a hint of brightness. The recipe suggests checking the pasta's doneness after the final stage, as slow cooker temperatures can vary, adjusting cooking time accordingly. It also notes the option to keep the dish warm in the slow cooker until serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 78 ounces pasta sauce (three 26-ounce jars)
- 1 pound spaghetti
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into small cubes
- 1-2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- Parmesan Cheese grated, for garnish
- parsley chopped, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a large skillet and place it over medium heat. Cook, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until browned through, about 8 minutes.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and stir to combine. Drain any excess grease from the pan. Remove from the heat.
- Pour one jar of pasta sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker. Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place the noodles over the sauce. Pour cooked beef over the noodles. Then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with cubes of cream cheese. Pour another jar of pasta sauce over the cheeses.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
- After 3 hours, give the pasta a good stir (it will be thick). Add the last jar of pasta sauce and 1 cup of chicken broth, and then stir to combine. (You can add up to 2 cups of chicken broth total, depending on how thick you like your sauce.)
- Cover the slow cooker again and cook for 1 more hour. Stir and serve warm topped with more Parmesan and chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.
Notes
- Use the slow cooker’s WARM setting if you are not ready to serve immediately after cooking.
- Start checking pasta tenderness 45 minutes after adding the final sauce and broth; continue checking every 15 minutes until al dente.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 2259mg | 94% |
| Potassium | 1619mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 2169IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 212mg | 21% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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