Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
A comforting dish of spaghetti and meatballs simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 500 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1 package spaghetti
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in the slow cooker, arranging them so they are evenly spaced for thorough cooking.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are completely covered.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti, garnishing with fresh basil.
Notes
Pairs well with garlic bread or a fresh salad. You can use store-bought meatballs and sauce to simplify preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg