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Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs are a delicious, no-fuss family favorite.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine american, western, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 407kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 15- ounce (400g) can diced tomatoes (Add another for more sauce)
  • 1 15- ounce (400g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ⅓ cup (300ml) beef broth
  • 2 tbsp honey or to taste
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp minced garlic optional
  • ½ tsp onion powder optional
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb (450g) meatballs
  • 8 ounces (100g) spaghetti, broken in to two
  • Optional toppings - herbs and Parmesan

Instructions

  • Mix the tomatoes, beef broth, honey, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder (if using), salt and pepper together in a 6qt Slow Cooker.
  • Mix in the meatballs, close and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low heat.
  • Mix in the spaghetti making sure it is submerged in the sauce and cover and cook for another 30 minutes on high or until the pasta is tender to your liking.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with herbs and cheese before serving.

Notes

  • nsure the pasta is completely covered by the beef broth and other cooking liquid before cooking.
  • When storing leftovers, put them in single-serving containers to make reheating easier.
  • Then, if you like a thinner pasta sauce, you may want to add more broth to your crock pot Spaghetti and meatball sauce.
  • Break the dry spaghetti into thirds so it fits inside the crockpot.
  • Slow Cooker temperatures may vary depending on your make and model, check the internal temperatures of meatballs and tenderness of pasta before eating. You may find that your pasta dinner is ready in less time.
  • Storage – Store leftover spaghetti and meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. 
  • There are 12 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg