Crockpot Spaghetti
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
234 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Crockpot Spaghetti
Description
This sauce starts with browning equal parts ground beef and mild Italian sausage, which are then transferred to a crockpot. The slow cooker is filled with tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, and tomato paste, along with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dried basil and oregano, and a touch of sugar to balance acidity. The mixture cooks on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, allowing flavors to deepen and meld thoroughly.
The result is a thick, flavorful sauce ideal for serving with spaghetti noodles. The recipe produces a considerable amount of sauce, making it practical for meal prep, leftovers, or freezing for future meals. Reheating can be done gently in a crockpot or saucepan, or quickly in a microwave for smaller portions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage bulk, mild
- 1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Add 1 pound each of ground beef and Italian sausage to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook, breaking up into small chunks, until browned and cooked through. Remove the meat from the skillet using a slotted spoon, and transfer to a crock pot.
- Add 1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes, 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, 1 (6-ounce) tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1 tablespoon sugar to the crock pot and stir to combine.
- Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours. Serve with cooked spaghetti noodles. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- This recipe makes a large quantity of sauce suitable for freezing or refrigerating for future use.
- Store cooled sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days or freeze for 3–6 months.
- Reheat large portions over low heat in a crockpot or saucepan and smaller portions in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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