Crockpot Supper Spaghetti

Posted on 2025-08-10

This will win everyone over with this delicious recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (or Italian sausage)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (24 oz) jars pasta sauce (your favorite kind)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional)
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp sugar (balances acidity)
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 lb spaghetti noodles, broken in half
• 4 cups water or low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional, for topping)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for serving)
• Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Brown the Meat:
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Transfer to Slow Cooker:
4. Add the cooked meat mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes (if using), Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5. Slow Cook:
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
7. Add Pasta:
8. About 30–40 minutes before serving, stir in broken spaghetti noodles and water (or broth). Press the noodles down to ensure they’re covered with sauce.
9. Finish Cooking:
10. Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for 30–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until noodles are tender.
11. Cheesy Option:
12. If desired, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of cooking and let it melt.
13. Serve:
14. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs.
15. Tips:
16. For a creamy twist, stir in ½ cup of cream cheese or ricotta at the end.
17. You can double the recipe in a large slow cooker for bigger gatherings.
18. Make ahead: Brown meat and mix with sauce the night before. Refrigerate and start cooking the next morning.

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