Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs
This is one of those “dump everything in and forget about it” meals that actually works. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so it picks up way more flavor than if you boiled it separately.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~8 servings)
- 24 frozen Italian-style meatballs
- 1 jar marinara sauce 24 oz
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles
- 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese optional
- 1 tsp fresh basil optional
Instructions
- Spray crockpot with nonstick spray and spread frozen meatballs across the bottom.
- Pour marinara sauce and beef broth over meatballs.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until sauce bubbles and meatballs are heated through.
- Break spaghetti noodles in half and add to crockpot in a crisscross pattern.
- Stir briefly to submerge most noodles under liquid.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then stir again.
- Cook for another 15 minutes and taste pasta for doneness.
- Cook 5-10 minutes more if needed until pasta is tender but not mushy.
- Serve hot with parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Pasta continues cooking after heat is turned off, so avoid overcooking.
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