Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

Homemade Parmesan-flavored meatballs and tomato sauce are cooked in the slow cooker and served over hot spaghetti for an easy and delicious dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 650 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 pound ground beef
• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
• ¾ cup dry bread crumbs
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together crushed tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and bay leaf for the sauce in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Place ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, parsley, Italian seasoning, and pepper for the meatballs in a large bowl. Mix gently, but thoroughly, with your hands until well combined. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Drop into sauce in the slow cooker, stir, and cover.

Step 3

Cook on Low until meatballs are cooked through, 4 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Just before meatballs and sauce are finished cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and serve with sauce and meatballs.