Crock Pot Spaghetti
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this Crock Pot Spaghetti recipe—an effortless, one-pot meal that combines rich marinara sauce, hearty ground beef, and perfectly tender spaghetti, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Infused with aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and classic Italian seasoning, this dish delivers robust flavors with minimal effort. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: the spaghetti cooks directly in the sauce, soaking up all the savory goodness, while grated Parmesan cheese adds a creamy, melty finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this crock pot pasta masterpiece is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it up with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 24 ounces Jarred marinara sauce
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 3 cups Beef broth
- 12 ounces Spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Use a spatula to break it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and transfer the meat to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add to the crock pot.
Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes with their juices, and beef broth to the crock pot. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Cover the crock pot and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
After the initial cooking time, add the broken spaghetti noodles directly into the crock pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Stir gently to distribute the noodles evenly.
Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the spaghetti is tender. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Once the spaghetti is done, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Pair with garlic bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.5 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 9390 mg | 408% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.1 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.4 g | ||
| Protein | 129.3 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 816 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 4261 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
