Description
A delicious and easy recipe for spaghetti and meatballs cooked in a crockpot, perfect for a simple dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in the crockpot and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Spaghetti, Meatballs, Easy Dinner, Italian Recipe