Pasta Sauce Spaghetti Soup Crock Pot or Stove Top
Warm, comforting, and loaded with hearty flavors, this Pasta Sauce Spaghetti Soup is a true crowd-pleaser that combines the best of your favorite Italian dishes into one satisfying bowl. Whether prepared in a crock pot for a hands-off, slow-cooked meal or quickly simmered on the stovetop, this soup features savory ground beef or Italian sausage, aromatic garlic and onions, rich pasta sauce, and tender spaghetti pieces. The balance of dried Italian seasoning and optional sugar adds depth to the broth, while Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley make the perfect finishing touches. Ready to serve in just one pot, this versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Pair it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for an irresistible, hearty meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to taste)
- 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage, breaking it up into crumbles. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the meat. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Transfer the mixture to a crock pot if using for slow cooking.
To the crock pot or a large soup pot (if cooking on the stove top), add the pasta sauce, chicken or beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), Italian seasoning, and sugar (if using). Stir well to combine.
For crock pot: Cover and set to low heat. Cook for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally. For stove top: Bring the soup to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower to medium-low and simmer gently for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
About 20 minutes before serving, add the broken spaghetti pieces to the soup. Stir well and cook until the pasta is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.2 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.2 g | 281% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 10923 mg | 475% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.5 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.2 g | ||
| Protein | 161.7 g | 323% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1725 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 4913 mg | 105% | |
*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.
