When it comes to cooking spaghetti, the traditional method involves boiling the pasta on the stovetop. However, if you are looking for a more convenient and hands-off approach, cooking spaghetti in a slow cooker is a great option. The slow cooker allows you to easily create a delicious and flavorful spaghetti dish with minimal effort. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce or a creamy Alfredo sauce, there are countless recipes available that can be tailored to your taste preferences. So gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a hassle-free spaghetti meal that is bursting with flavor.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKER BOLOGNESE
Batch cook a healthy Bolognese using your slow cooker. Freeze the leftovers for easy midweek dinners when you're more pushed for time
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner
Time 7h45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the bacon and mince in batches until browned. Add to your slow cooker.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato purée, herbs, wine (if using), vinegar, sugar and seasoning to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours, then uncover, turn to High and cook for another hour until thick and saucy.
- Serve with cooked spaghetti and grated or shaved parmesan. To cook this entire recipe on the hob, check out our big-batch Bolognese recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.87 milligram of sodium
SLOW-COOKER SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
I've been cooking for 50 years, and this dish is still one that guests request frequently. It is my No. 1 standby recipe and also makes amazing meatball sandwiches. The sauce works for any type of pasta. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese, pepper and salt; stir in eggs. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches over medium heat; drain., Place the first 5 sauce ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker; stir in garlic and seasonings. Add meatballs, stirring gently to coat. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours, until meatballs are cooked through., Remove bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
SLOW-COOKER MEATY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE
If you've been searching for "the one," that is a reliably delicious spaghetti sauce that will please the family, freeze well and get better overnight, we humbly suggest this recipe. No hard-to-find ingredients here, just everything you'd expect to be in a basic red sauce. Before stewing to perfection in your slow cooker, this sauce does require a crucial couple minutes of skillet time. Taking the 15 minutes to brown Italian sausage and onions to golden-brown perfection doesn't just bring out the best in these ingredients, it also leads to a sauce that's considerably more delicious than it would be otherwise. And after you do it, it's just a matter of tossing all the ingredients into the pot and letting them simmer together into a rich and savory red gravy!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
- Spoon sausage mixture into cooker.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
MEAT-LOVER'S SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This creates a great, chunky, and very meaty spaghetti sauce. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes!
Provided by Ashley
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Meat Sauce
Time 8h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and Italian sausage until the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the sausage and onions to a slow cooker. In the same skillet, cook and stir the ground beef, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and marjoram, breaking the meat up as it cooks, until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the ground beef into the slow cooker.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, thyme, basil, oregano, and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder. Set the cooker on Low, and cook the sauce for 8 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the sugar. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 45.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1025.1 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE
I like to serve this homey dish to company and not just because it's easy and economical. I'd be lost without my slow cooker!-Shelley McKinney, New Castle, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve with spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CROCKPOT SPAGHETTI
This easy Crockpot Spaghetti is perfect for busy weeknights! Loaded with fresh veggies and flavor, this is one recipe the whole family will love! Freezes well too!
Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout
Categories Dinner
Time 6h25m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, bell peppers, shallot, carrot, celery and garlic and cook until tender and onion is translucent. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Brown sausage and ground beef in the same skillet, drain fat, and transfer to slow cooker.
- Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper, sugar, and Italian seasoning.
- Add one cup of water and stir. Liquids do not evaporate in the slow cooker so if the sauce is still too thick, add water, 1/4 cup at a time, until sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve over hot cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 936 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ULTIMATE CROCK POT CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
Steps:
- Spray the crock of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add the undiluted soup, undrained tomates, cream cheese, Velveeta, garlic powder, and onion powder and mix well. Add the chicken breasts and cover with the lid. Cook on low for about 4 hours or until the chicken is just cooked through. Cooking much longer than 4 hours may result in tough chicken and scorched sauce, so be cautious.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker using tongs and allow it to cool slightly. Stir the sauce remaining in the slow cooker well. Once the chicken is cooled enough to handle, shred it and and return it to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce. Cover.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well and add the pasta to the slow cooker. Mix well. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top and replace the lid. Allow the cheese to melt then serve.
SLOW-COOKER SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Steps:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 1/2 hours, until the onion is tender and the meatballs are hot.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the spaghetti is al dente. (You have to taste the pasta to make sure it is properly cooked.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1214 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta: Short, sturdy pasta like penne, shells, or elbow macaroni work best in a slow cooker. Avoid long, delicate pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine, as they tend to overcook and become mushy.
- Cook the pasta halfway: Before adding the pasta to the slow cooker, cook it in boiling water for about half the time recommended on the package. This will prevent the pasta from becoming overcooked and mushy in the slow cooker.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes a slow cooker spaghetti dish special. Choose a sauce that is packed with flavor, such as a tomato sauce with plenty of garlic, onions, and herbs, or a creamy Alfredo sauce with Parmesan cheese.
- Add some vegetables: Vegetables add color, texture, and nutrients to a slow cooker spaghetti dish. Some good options include chopped onions, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms.
- Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: When adding the ingredients to the slow cooker, make sure not to overcrowd it. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly and the sauce from thickening properly.
- Cook on low for the best results: Slow cooker spaghetti is best cooked on low for 6-8 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the pasta to become tender without overcooking.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker spaghetti is an easy and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a hearty and flavorful pasta dish on the table with minimal effort. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give slow cooker spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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