Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
This easy and comforting Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe combines tender frozen meatballs, flavorful marinara sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti all made effortlessly in your slow cooker. It’s a perfect hands-off meal that saves time and delivers classic Italian flavors with minimal prep and cleanup.
- Author: mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Meatballs and Sauce
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Pasta
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti
- 2 cups water
- Combine Ingredients: Add the frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the crockpot, spreading them evenly.
- Cook Meatballs: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the meatballs to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Add Pasta and Water: Break the uncooked spaghetti in half and add it to the crockpot along with 2 cups of water. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook Pasta: Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Stir the mixture before serving to distribute the meatballs and pasta evenly. Serve hot and enjoy your effortless, flavorful spaghetti and meatballs.
Notes
- Breaking the spaghetti in half helps it fit better in the crockpot and cook evenly.
- Stir occasionally during the pasta cooking to prevent noodles from clumping.
- Adjust seasonings according to taste; you can add fresh basil or parmesan for extra flavor.
- If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to achieve desired consistency.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Crockpot spaghetti, meatballs, slow cooker pasta, easy dinner, Italian comfort food