SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Using a mixture of uncased sausage and ground beef is the trick to achieving tender, flavorful meatballs without a lot of work or extra ingredients. These three-inch meatballs are oversize, so they can stay moist and tender after cooking for an extended period. This way, they also fit in the slow cooker in one layer, which helps them cook evenly. Choose any kind of turkey sausage you like best; sweet or hot Italian are both great choices. (Pork will work too, but will make the sauce a little oily.) Fear not, the spaghetti is cooked separately, so you can serve these meatballs over any long noodle for a traditional take, or spoon them over polenta or tuck them into hero rolls.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, meat, pastas, main course
Time 2h
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, whisk together the tomato paste and red wine. In a bowl, stir together the panko, parsley, Parmesan, grated onion, eggs, milk, garlic, vinegar and red-pepper flakes. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper.
- Add the sausage and ground beef to the panko mixture, and gently mix using your hands just until all the ingredients are uniformly combined. (Don't overmix, or you'll end up with tough meatballs.) Form the mixture into 7 (3-inch) gently packed meatballs, and place them in the slow cooker. (They should fit snugly in one layer.) Pour the crushed tomatoes all over the top of the meatballs, then add the basil sprigs to the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low for 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in boiling, salted water and drain. Increase the slow cooker heat to high. Using a slotted spoon, remove the meatballs to a bowl. Discard the basil sprigs from the sauce. If there is more oil on the surface of the sauce than you'd like, use a ladle to skim it off and discard it. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs back to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine. Serve the spaghetti and meatballs with more grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves for topping.
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Hope Nqwelo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. The meatballs are so comforting and the sauce is so rich and flavorful. It's the perfect meal to enjoy with family and friends.
Abi Maru
[email protected]This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, easy to make, and always delicious. I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jawad Jd
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Italian food, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Shumon Hossain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to save money. Ground beef is a relatively inexpensive ingredient, and this recipe makes a lot of meatballs. It's a great way to feed a large family or a group of friends without breaking the bank.
Abhulimen Faith
[email protected]I'm a big fan of garlic, so I added a few extra cloves of garlic to the sauce. It was delicious! The extra garlic gave the sauce a really rich and flavorful taste. I would definitely recommend adding extra garlic to the sauce if you're a fan of garli
Gladys Oigo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. I usually have a loaf of bread that's about to go stale, so I use it to make breadcrumbs for the meatballs. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it adds a lot of flavor to the meatballs.
I love Jesus
[email protected]I'm on a low-carb diet, so I made this recipe with spaghetti squash instead of spaghetti. It was delicious! The spaghetti squash was a great substitute for spaghetti, and the sauce was just as flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to an
Nawab Ijaz
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in cooking. My kids love helping me make the meatballs, and they always get excited when I make this dish. It's a fun and easy way to teach kids about cooking.
sal villela
[email protected]I made this recipe in my crock pot, and it turned out great. I just browned the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the crock pot. The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend making th
Moreen Musumenta
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with veggie meatballs. It was delicious! The veggie meatballs were just as flavorful as the beef meatballs, and the sauce was just as rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any vegetari
amr elbanna
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up ground beef. I usually have a lot of ground beef in my freezer, and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This recipe is a great way to make a delicious and satisfying meal with ground beef.
Alan Mccullogh
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe for any party or get-together.
Hasan Ansari
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The meatballs are amazing, and the sauce is so rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spaghetti and meatballs.
Shehryar Adil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved this recipe. The meatballs were so light and fluffy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sheng H
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. I usually make a big batch of spaghetti on Sunday night, and then I use the leftovers to make this dish on Monday. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight.
Sania Nadeem
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.
Edwin Brown
[email protected]This slow cooker spaghetti and meatballs recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a working mom with two young kids, and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is so easy to throw together in the morning, and by the time I get home from work, dinner is re