Best 19 Crock Pot Spaghetti Recipes

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Crock pot spaghetti is a simple and versatile dish that can be tailored to fit your own personal preferences. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you like your spaghetti with a classic red sauce, a creamy Alfredo sauce, or a flavorful meat sauce, there's a crock pot spaghetti recipe out there for you. So grab your slow cooker and let's get started!

Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!

MY CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is a spaghetti sauce recipe that I've developed over time. You may alter the ground meat as you please; sometimes I use all ground beef when I find a good sale but half beef/half pork is pretty tasty. My crock pot is my best friend at times when I'm having busy days at work but still want a decent meal on the table for my family. I serve spaghetti with crusty bread and a romaine salad. Cook time is the crock pot cooking time. This recipe is for a 4 quart crock pot, halve it if your pot is smaller.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 8h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
5 garlic cloves, pressed
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons dried basil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Brown meats and onion in a skillet and drain well.
  • Transfer to your crock pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Serve over hot spaghetti noodles.

CROCK POT SPAGHETTI



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Great super easy recipe! Very moist, tasty and usually gets many raves. I fixed this and brought it to work and got requests from everyone for the recipe! Very easy to double.

Provided by Beth Gambrell

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
4 ounces mushrooms
3 cups tomato juice
4 ounces spaghetti, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • Brown beef and place in crockpot.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except spaghetti and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
  • Turn to high the last hour and stir in spaghetti.

VEGETARIAN CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Make and share this Vegetarian Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 9h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with seasonings, undrained
15 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook onions and carrots in oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender. Add mushrooms and bell pepper and stir. Place vegetables into bottom of 4-5 quart crock pot and add remaining ingredients except spaghetti pasta and cheese.
  • Cover crock pot and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  • Uncover, stir thoroughly, then leave cover off crock pot and turn heat to high.
  • Cook, uncovered, for 1 more hour to thicken sauce.
  • At this point the sauce can be frozen. Divide into smaller portions and cool in refrigerator.
  • Wrap, label, and freeze the sauce up to 3 months.
  • To thaw and reheat, thaw sauce overnight in refrigerator.
  • Pour into skillet and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 15-20 minutes or until sauce bubbles and is thoroughly heated.
  • You can even cook the pasta until almost tender and combine it with the cooled sauce. Freeze as directed, and thaw as directed. You may need to add 1/4-1/3 cup water when reheating if freezing the pasta in the sauce.
  • Or you can go ahead and serve sauce with cooked spaghetti and grated Parmesan cheese. 6 servings.

CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is such an easy sauce to throw in the pot in the morning, then forget about it until you're ready for dinner! You may also add any vegetables you like or 1-2 lbs. browned meat.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Sauces

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste)
3 bay leaves
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except parmesan cheese, in a crock pot.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Turn crock pot on low for 8 hours, more or less, until you are ready to eat.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese while pasta is boiling.
  • Enjoy!

CROCK POT SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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This recipe is special more for its cooking method than its ingredients. You can modify it to suit your taste, but I think you'll agree...making spaghetti and meatballs can't get any easier than this !

Provided by Terri Newell

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces raw spaghetti
26 ounces spaghetti sauce
20 frozen cooked meatballs
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Break spaghetti in half and put in crock pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Cover, cook on Low 4-6 hours, or on High 2 hours. Stir once at "halftime".
  • Note -- I use homemade meatballs, which I always have on hand, but I use a purchased sauce with garlic that my children love. The can size was 681 ml. Also, I never measure the pasta, I just use two handfuls. But the Recipezaar editors could not computer such a measurement.

CROCK POT SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE



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First try of spag. bol. in my slow cooker and it worked out great. Easily adaptable recipe, like lots of tomatoes, add extra! I didn't use oil to brown the mince as I used a non stick pan, certainly can be used though.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 6h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

750 g beef mince
2 medium carrots
2 (425 g) cans chopped tomatoes
1 onion, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 red capsicums, roasted, skinned and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1/2 cup beef stock
2 teaspoons dried oregano
6 -8 fresh basil leaves
3 dried bay leaves
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and chop carrot then use a food processor until very finely diced.
  • Brown mince in batches and drain.
  • Add carrots, tomato, onion, celery, roast capsicum, garlic, beef stock, oregano, basil, bay leaves, pepper and salt if using to slow cooker.
  • Stir to combine Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.

DAD'S CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Hearty tomato, onion and garlic red sauce that is perfect with ground beef or meatballs and your favorite pasta!

Provided by Dave Dallas

Categories     Sauces

Time 6h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 lbs meatballs (precooked) or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (cooked & drained)
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
  • Cook on high for 3-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Serve over spaghetti or pasta of choice.

CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE- LIKE PREGO



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This is a quick, easy to make spaghetti sauce that we think tastes like the Prego brand. Just brown the meat and mix in the rest of the ingredients, throw it in the crock pot and let it cook all day while you're at work. Enjoy!!

Provided by littlethibault

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb hamburger or 1 lb ground venison
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 medium onion, minced
1 teaspoon dry basil
1 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
4 tablespoons sugar
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown meat and onion in large skillet, drain. Combine all other ingredients in crock pot, add the meat and onion and parmesan cheese if desired. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. This makes quite a bit but the excess freezes very well.

SEMI-HOMEMADE CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This slow cooker spaghetti sauce starts with jarred sauce but becomes so much more with a few additions. It is so good with some garlic bread and a lettuce and tomato salad with a simple vinaigrette

Provided by tabasco0697

Categories     Meat

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground chuck
26 ounces garlic tomato and basil pasta sauce (we prefer Glen Muir)
1 small onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 yellow bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic clove, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • finely dice green, yellow and red bell peppers and onions real small.
  • heat oil in large deep pan at medium high heat until hot.
  • add the diced vegetables and half the minced garlic, half the salt and half the pepper.
  • cook the vegetable mixture stirring constantly (like stir-fry) until slightly softened.
  • add the ground chuck to the pan with the vegetable mixture and brown until no longer pink.
  • drain and put in the bottom of the slow cooker and turn on low.
  • in a small mixing bowl add sauce, shredded Parmesan cheese (shredded works better than grated for this recipe), basil, oregano, the rest of the minced garlic, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • pour sauce mixture over the meat mixture in the slow cooker and mix both the meat and sauce mixtures together well.
  • cook on low 4-6 hours.
  • use over the pasta of your choice but we prefer spaghetti or fettuccine use a heavy pasta.

CROCK POT SOUTHERN BBQ SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Nice change of pace from regular spaghetti sauce - from "Fix It and Forget It Slow Cooker Magic" magazine.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large non- stick skillet, cook turkey, onion, mushrooms, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
  • Transfer meat mixture to crock pot.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, broth, Worcesteshire sauce, brown sugar, cumin and chili powder. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours.
  • Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 860.8, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 16.6, Protein 11.4

MONTEREY SPAGHETTI-CROCK POT



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Make and share this Monterey Spaghetti-Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debe6496

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces spaghetti, broken into pieces
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic
3 cups monterey jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 ounces French fried onion rings

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti until al dente.
  • Drain.
  • In large bowl mix together sour cream, parmesan, and garlic.
  • After beating the egg separately, add to above mixture.
  • Transfer to a greased slow cooker.
  • Mix cooked spaghetti, 2 cups jack cheese, thawed spinach, and half of the fried onions to the crock pot.
  • Stir contents of cooker until blended.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • In last 30 minute.
  • of cooking, turn to HIGH if cooking on LOW and add rest of cheese and onions on top.
  • Serve when cheese is melted.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Sun-Dried Tomato Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce image

Make and share this Sun-Dried Tomato Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Sauces

Time 6h10m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
36 ounces whole tomatoes or 36 ounces tomatoes, chopped, undrained
2/3 cup chablis or 2/3 cup other dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried fennel seed
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Salt to taste Place all ingredients in crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Note: You can add mushrooms if desired.

VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI FOR CROCK POT



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Posted in response to a request for vegetarian crock pot recipes. I haven't tried it, but it sounds good!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 5h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope spaghetti sauce mix
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 small eggplant
1 small bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
3 medium tomatoes, cut into small wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb uncooked spaghetti
1/4 lb grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In slow cooker pot, mix dry sauce mix with tomato sauce and water.
  • Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch crosswise slices.
  • Peel eggplant, slice thinly and then cut each slice into quarters.
  • Add all the diced and sliced veggies to the crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
  • Serve sauce on top of cooked spaghetti with mozzarella sprinkled on top.

TEX-MEX SPAGHETTI (CROCK POT SERVED)



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When I lived in Dallas, we often had potluck Tex-Mex dinners, altho not real potluck in the true sense as the menu was almost always the same. There was an appy (queso or 7-layer dip w/tortillas), guacamole was a must & dessert was a flan or sopaipilla. I always made the main course - Mexican Spaghetti w/a "med heat level", which was begun at the stove that afternoon & assembled in my crock pot to stay warm & serve easily that evening. The "heat level" is controlled by the picante sauce you use, but can be raised or lowered by adding spices to suit your taste preferences or using mild picante sauce. This is easily halved for a family meal. Enjoy!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 50m

Yield 10 1 1/2 cup servings, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces spaghetti (3/4 of a 1 lb pkg)
2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion (roughly diced)
1 (16 ounce) jar Pace Picante Sauce (Thick & Chunky, heat level of choice)
1 cup mexicorn (drained, more as desired)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (drained & see prep note below)
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans sliced black olives (drained)
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Saute ground beef & onions together till meat no longer shows any pink color & the onions are translucent. Drain of any rendered fat & transfer to crock pot.
  • Break uncooked spaghetti by hand in approx 3 in segments, prepare per pkg directions, add to crock pot & stir (You're done at the stove!).
  • Add Pace Picante Sauce & drained Mexican corn.
  • Add drained tomatoes & set aside the liquid for possible later use. (Note: If using whole tomatoes, halve or quarter them w/a kitchen knife to release & drain their liquid).
  • Add sliced black olives. Fold in shredded Monterrey Jack & cheddar cheese & stir gently to mix well.
  • The spaghetti is ready to be served when the cheese has melted, but can be kept warm on Low in the crock pot for up to 3 hours If you do that, stir the spaghetti gently once ea hr & ck for a continued & acceptable level of moisture. If it appears to need moisture, use the reserved liquid from the tomatoes as needed.
  • When time to serve dinner, set out the crock pot for your family or guests to help themselves & put a dish of sour cream close by (garnish w/fresh chives).
  • NOTE: Want a great quesadilla?! Use the same ingredients in appropriate quantity (minus the pasta) & strain the liquid off the picante sauce. Too yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.9, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 94.6, Sodium 835.8, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 31.6

CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE (CORE)



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Make and share this Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce (Core) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Sauces

Time 8h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb 93% lean ground beef, browned
1 onion, chopped
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
28 ounces diced tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
garlic, to taste
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

ROSALIE'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE ADAPTED FOR THE CROCK-POT BY DOLORES (



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Rosalie is my mother-in-law, Dolores my one of my (5) sisters-in-law. Mom makes a wonderful spaghetti sauce in her pressure cooker. Since few of the daughters (bio and in-laws) have a pressure cooker, Dolores adapted this for us. Hubby loves his mom's spaghetti sauce and was thrilled when I finally made it. To make it taste like mom's, I cooked it on low for 8 hours, then uncovered it and cooked it on high for 1 hour. I used my older crockpot so using one of the newer crockpots may mean just taking off the lid for the last hour.

Provided by Gabby LSW

Categories     Meat

Time 8h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons salad oil
2 lbs lean ground beef (precooked)
4 teaspoons dried onion flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Cook on low 8 hours or on high for 3 hours, then low for 3 hours.
  • Serve over hot spaghetti.
  • To freeze: let cool and package in zipper bags or freezer containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 1570.2, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 10.1, Protein 26.2

CROCK POT HERBED SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I throw all this in the slow cooker and let it go a few hours and serve with any pasta I happen to have on hand! I've gotten to where this is about all I cook for pasta. Its so much better than any brand of jarred sauce out there and I would bet its better for you anyway! Gustare!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
1 onion,
5 clove garlic, minced
3 can(s) (15 oz,) tomato sauce
1 can(s) (15 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/2 c water
1 can(s) (6 oz.) mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped (sub 1 tbsp. dried)
1/4 c fresh basil (sub 1 tbsp.dried)
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 bay leaf
hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • 1. Combine ground beef, sausage, onion and garlic in a large frying pan; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble meat.
  • 2. Drain off grease. Pour meat mixture and remaining ingredients except for spaghetti into slow cooker.
  • 3. Cook over low heat for 3-4 hours.
  • 4. Serve over hot cooked pasta, any type.

PERFECT SPAGHETTI SAUCE (CROCK-POT)



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As a kid, I was pretty picky about spaghetti sauce, and then mom got this one from a friend...SO good! Now that I have kids of my own, they love it and I've been able to improvise on the recipe myself to make it both kid- and adult-friendly! An easy meal that you don't have to think about and will make your house smell delicious! Plenty for freezing,as well, for another day. Hope you enjoy! *Sometimes, I'll replace some of the tomato sauce with crushed tomatoes and add a little more spice and garlic to compensate* **I use hot Italian sausage mixed with ground beef for a little more of a kick**

Provided by shamclover85

Categories     Sauces

Time 8h25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef or 1 -1 1/2 lb sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced fine
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (2 cans, for thicker sauce)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons basil
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
salt & pepper
red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat until hot.
  • Brown onion and 2 cloves of garlic in oil, but do not burn!
  • Add meat to skillet and cook thoroughly. (Drain meat if desired).
  • In a crock pot, add juice, sauce, paste, 2 cloves of garlic, sugar, spices, and meat mixture and cook on low all day (8-12 hours -- the longer, the better!). Can cook on high for less time, as well, but may not be as thick. *To thicken up, "crack" lid for the last few hours.
  • Serve over hot pasta and freeze any leftover sauce for later!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 975.5, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 11.5

CINDY'S CROCK POT ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I made this for one of my kids birthday party and I got rave reviews from family including My nephew who was I think 1 1/2 at the time he just downed it.

Provided by Cindy Gowing

Categories     Beef

Time 8h25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground italian sausage
1 pkg of pepperoni cut in 1/4's
1 pkg of canadian bacon cut in 1/4's
1 pkg of italian salami cut in 1/4's (optional)
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder or to liking
2 can(s) small cans or one big can tomato paste
4 can(s) big cans of garlic & basil crushed tomatoes
1 small can of beef broth
1 tsp italian seasoning
mushrooms (optional)
sliced olives (optional)
1 to 2 pinch pizza peppers (optional)
1 Tbsp worcester shire sauce
spaghetti cooked to package directions

Steps:

  • 1. Put all ingredients in the Crock Pot and mix. Cook on low or med all day. If your afraid it will be to greasy you could fry the hamburger and Italian sausage.
  • 2. You could put olives, mushrooms, and pizza peppers in to add a little more to the sauce. Towards the end of cooking you could taste to see it the seasoning's need to be adjusted.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta: Short pastas like penne, rotini, or macaroni work best in crock pot spaghetti recipes. They hold their shape well and don't become mushy.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: You want the pasta to be slightly undercooked before adding it to the slow cooker. This will prevent it from becoming overcooked and mushy.
  • Brown the meat: Browning the meat before adding it to the slow cooker adds flavor and depth to the dish. You can brown the meat in a skillet over medium heat or in the slow cooker itself on the "sear" setting.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes crock pot spaghetti special. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own. If you're making your own sauce, be sure to use fresh, flavorful ingredients.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables add color, flavor, and nutrients to crock pot spaghetti. Some good options include onions, peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Don't overcook the spaghetti: Crock pot spaghetti is a forgiving dish, but it's important not to overcook the pasta. Overcooked pasta becomes mushy and unpleasant to eat.

Conclusion:

Crock pot spaghetti is a delicious, easy, and versatile dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious meal on the table with minimal effort. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give crock pot spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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