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Crock Pot Spaghetti
Make dinner a breeze with this kid-friendly crock pot spaghetti recipe! It's perfect for busy families who want a hearty meal fast and easy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 454 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 26 ounce jarred pasta sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the oil, meat, onion, garlic powder and salt for about 5-7 minutes, until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Pour one jar of pasta sauce and 1 cup of water in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them on top of the sauce.
- Add the cooked meat on top of the noodles, sprinkle with the cheese, and cover with the second jar of pasta sauce.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or low for 6 hours. (See notes)
- Remove the lid, stir to combine and mix everything together.
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Notes
- Keep in mind that each slow cooker operates at various temperatures and cooking times. To avoid overcooked spaghetti, test it regularly to ensure it's cooked to your liking. Overcooked pasta can become sticky and mushy, which nobody likes!
Nutrition Information
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
129IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 129IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.