Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
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4.7
105 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
608 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Easy set it and forget it one pot slow cooker spaghetti and meatballs will be your go-to healthy spaghetti recipe! Everything - even the noodles! - are cooked in the crockpot and the flavor is outstanding.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles broken in half
- grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil or thyme for garnish (optional)
Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- ⅓ cup packed fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until mixture is blended. Form mixture into 12 balls. Set aside.
- In a greased slow cooker, combine marinara sauce, basil, garlic, and Italian seasoning and stir. Arrange meatballs on top of sauce. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
- Uncover and use a fork or tongs to transfer meatballs to a plate. Add noodles to slow cooker making sure the noodles are covered by the sauce. Return meatballs to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high 15-25 minutes until noodles are softened. Give it a stir, then top with fresh basil or thyme and grated parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use your favorite brand of marinara - I love to use garlic and herb variations for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
608kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
426mg
(18%)
Potassium
599mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 608 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 608kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 599mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
105 reviews
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