Crock Pot Spaghetti
Crock Pot Spaghetti is an easy slow cooker dinner made with simple ingredients. The pasta cooks right in the sauce for a hearty, budget-friendly meal the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 6
Cost: $10.84, $1.81 per Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 24-oz jars spaghetti sauce (or 6 cups homemade sauce)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lb dry spaghetti
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Transfer the cooked beef to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add two 24-oz jars spaghetti sauce (or 6 cups homemade sauce), 3 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Break 1 lb dry spaghetti in half and stir it into the sauce mixture, pressing the noodles down so they are fully submerged.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–2½ hours, until the noodles are tender. Stir once halfway through cooking if possible to ensure even cooking.
- Stir well before serving and top with ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Check noodles at 4 hours on Low or 2 hours on High, as slow cookers vary. Continue cooking if needed until tender.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 2100mg | Potassium: 1099mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 5mg
