SLOW COOKER CHEESE STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

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Stuffed meatballs and pasta..who can deny this meal.. Put together for cooking in a slow cooker..can't get much easier!

Provided by Susan Cutler

Categories     Pasta

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 Tbsp fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1- 1 1/2 c bread crumbs
3 large eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 clove garlic, finely minced
1 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
4 oz fresh mozzarella, divided into 12 pieces
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 jar(s) your favorite red sauce
2 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, basil, parsley and dried oregano. Add bread crumbs 1/2 cup at a time until mixture is not to wet and can be formed into balls easily. Form mixture into 12 balls using your thumb to press a hole in the center. Insert a piece of the fresh mozzarella into the hole and close the hole by pushing the meatball mixture around it to secure the mozzarella inside each ball.
  • 2. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and drizzle olive oil into it. Add meatballs and cook until lightly browned. Don't overcook. (4-5 minutes) on low to medium heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs into a slow cooker.
  • 3. Pour red sauce over the meatballs and cook on LOW for approximately 5 hours. Serve the stuffed meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.
  • 4. Serve with a green salad and French Bread.

walter chakwenya
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These meatballs were a disappointment. They were dry and bland, and the sauce was too sweet. I won't be making these again.


Thandiwe Phiri
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The cheese stuffing made them extra special.


John Maina
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful. The cheese stuffing was a nice touch.


MR ALAMIN
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The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would make them again, but I would add more moisture to the meatballs next time.


Fat Cow
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


donna bettencourt
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These meatballs were a hit with my kids! They loved the cheese stuffing and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy.


Moyna Islam
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The meatballs were delicious, but the sauce was a little too sweet for my taste. I would make them again, but I would use a different sauce next time.


Olawle Olorunjuwon
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for my husband and he loved them. The cheese stuffing was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Ismail Butt
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The meatballs were a little too salty for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would make them again, but I would use less salt next time.


Mubshir Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were dry and bland. I won't be making these again.


Tanha Papa
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I used a combination of ground beef and ground sausage, and the cheese stuffing added a nice touch of flavor.


Anas afridi
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how tasty they were.


Amechi Bright
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The meatballs were delicious and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I served them over spaghetti and everyone loved them.


Samuel Kailondo
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The cheese stuffing was a nice touch, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.