Crock Pot Spaghetti

Name: Crock Pot Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 20 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 3/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 egg; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cooking spray; 28 ounce jar marinara sauce; 16 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 15 ounce can tomato sauce; 12 ounces spaghetti noodles; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings
6
Calories
537 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Crock Pot Spaghetti

Benson Pickett

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This crock pot spaghetti is homemade beef meatballs that are simmered in tomato sauce, then tossed with spaghetti to make an easy and hearty meal. A slow cooker comfort food classic that's always a hit with both kids and adults!

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Ingredients

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For the meatballs and sauce

1 1/2 pounds ground beef I use 90% lean
3/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 egg
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
cooking spray
28 ounce jar marinara sauce
16 ounce can crushed tomatoes
15 ounce can tomato sauce

For assembly

12 ounces spaghetti noodles cooked in salted water according to package directions
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

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Instructions

Preheat the broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place the ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined. If it's hard to get everything to blend together, add a little water, a teaspoon at a time, until a smooth mixture forms.
Shape the meat into 1 inch meatballs and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Broil the meatballs until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Place the meatballs in the bottom of the crock pot. Add the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir gently to combine.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the crock pot, then toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley, then serve.

Notes

If you prefer to cook the spaghetti directly in the crock pot, break the dry noodles in half and add them during the last 30 minutes of the cooking time with 3/4 cup of liquid such as chicken broth, beef broth or water. This will produce a softer noodle than what you'd get if you pre-cook the noodles in boiling water.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 537kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 789mg (33%) Potassium 1402mg (40%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1166IU (23%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 190mg (19%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 537 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	537kcal	27%
Carbohydrates	60g	20%
Protein	39g	78%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	110mg	37%
Sodium	789mg	33%
Potassium	1402mg	30%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	14g	28%
Vitamin A	1166IU	23%
Vitamin C	21mg	23%
Calcium	190mg	19%
Iron	7mg	39%