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Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

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We love to utilize our slow cooker all year long. I know most people only think about dragging their Crockpot out during the winter but it’s also prefect for the summer! Dinners without heating the kitchen up in the summer is ideal around here because in the summer it is already 95F by 8am!

I started using my crockpot to make spaghetti about 7 or 8 years ago when I fell in love with my baked creamy spaghetti recipe and realized that I could make it in the crockpot. Then we moved onto Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs!

This Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is super creamy and I love that the sauce really cooks into the noodles. Thomas says that it is an adult version (and MUCH better tasting!) version of Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs that he ate as a kid.

Why You Should Make Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs…

  • Easy to toss together
  • Super Creamy Spaghetti
  • Uses Pantry and Freezer Ingredients so its easy to throw together anytime

QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS FOR Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs:

  • spaghetti sauce
  • frozen meatballs
  • water
  • Italian seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • dry spaghetti noodles
  • olive oil

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How to make Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs:

Time needed: 3 hours and 10 minutes

  1. Pour 1/4 of the sauce into the bottom of a oval or rectangle crock pot.*
    Pour frozen meatballs into slow cooker in a single layer.

  2. Add the rest of the sauce.
    Pour in water.

  3. Add Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
    Add in dry spaghetti noodles.

  4. Drizzle dry spaghetti noodles with olive oil and slightly separate with a fork.

  5. Place lid onto slow cooker and cook on low for 3 hours.
    Stir slightly every hour if you have time.

Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to cook spaghetti in the crockpot?

It takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to cook spaghetti in the crockpot.

What sauce should I use?

Use your favorite store bought or homemade sauce. I use the HUNTS Traditional and four cheese pasta sauce because it is cheap (only like $1 a can) but you can use anything you like. Just make sure that it is pasta sauce and not plain tomato sauce.

Can I use homemade meatballs?

I haven’t tried this recipe with homemade meatballs but I have a recipe for Homemade Meatballs if you want to give it a try. If I was going to use homemade meatballs, I would cook them and freeze them first and then follow the recipe.

If I want my pasta more al dente should I cook it less?

YES! When cooked for 3 hours this pasta is super creamy with very soft pasta. If you want more of a bite to your pasta, cook it for about 2 hours and then check it.

Can I leave the meatballs out?

You sure can!

What about other pasta shapes? Can I use those instead of spaghetti?

You can! I haven’t tried it with anything other than spaghetti and fettucine noodles but I don’t see why there would be a problem. Although I will say that I think medium side pasta pieces would work best. It would be a but too much cooking and sauce for something like orzo.

Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

This tasty Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs uses pantry and freezer items to make a fantastic meal that takes hardly any work to toss together!

Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

This tasty Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs uses pantry and freezer items to make a fantastic meal that takes hardly any work to toss together!

Ingredients

  • 48 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 20 ounce bag frozen meatballs
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 16 ounces dry spaghetti noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pour 1/4 of the sauce into the bottom of a oval or rectangle crock pot.*
  2. Pour frozen meatballs into slow cooker in a single layer.
  3. Add the rest of the sauce.
  4. Pour in water.
  5. Add Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  6. Add in dry spaghetti noodles.
  7. Drizzle dry spaghetti noodles with olive oil and slightly separate with a fork.
  8. Place lid onto slow cooker and cook on low for 3 hours.
  9. Stir slightly every hour if you have time.
  10. Grated parmesan cheese and parsley optional for topping

Notes

*The crock pot that I use for this is 8 Quarts

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 421Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1345mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 6gSugar: 13gProtein: 16g
© Angie - Semi Homemade Recipes
Category: Slow Cooker

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Recipe originally posted on my other blog, BigBearsWife.com

1980s Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing

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Slow cooker recipes are always popular but I think they’re even more popular during fall and winter because they give you the sense of creating a warm and cozy meal! This 1980s Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing is exactly that. It’s super easy to toss together and the slow cooker does all of the cooking for you!

The first time I made this slow cooker chicken recipe it 100% reminded me of something my mom would have made for us when we were growing up in the 80s and 90s. I made it for her when she was over for dinner the other night and she agreed. This chicken recipe it’s now officially a 1980s recipe in our house. 🙂

Chicken and Stuffing in slow cooker

What you’ll need for Semi Homemade Slow Cooker Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • cream of chicken soup
  • milk
  • stuffing mix
  • chicken broth
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Semi Homemade Slow Cooker Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
This Semi Homemade Slow Cooker Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing recipe only takes about 5 minutes to toss together! Toss a few easy ingredients into the slow cooker and dinner will be ready without much work at all!

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (10 or so ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 box (6 ounces) stuffing mix
  • 1 2/3 cups chicken broth

Instructions

Place chicken breasts into bowl of slow cooker.

In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and milk.

Spread over chicken.

Add stuffing mix and chicken broth to bowl and mix.

Spoon stuffing over chicken.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours

© Angie - Semi Homemade Recipes
Category: Slow Cooker

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