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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.
prep time:5 minutes
cook time:4 hours
total time:4 hours 5 minutes
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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.
  • Add frozen meatballs to crockpot and spread out.
  • Pour marinara sauce and beef broth over meatballs.
  • Sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder over top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until bubbling.
  • Break spaghetti in half and add in crisscross pattern.
  • Stir briefly to submerge noodles in liquid.
  • Cook 15 minutes, then stir again.
  • Cook another 15 minutes and check pasta for doneness.
  • If needed, cook 5-10 minutes more until tender.
  • Serve hot with parmesan and basil if desired.

Notes

Don't overcook pasta as it continues cooking after heat is off.
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