We spent a week in a condo on fabulous Tybee Island, Georgia not long ago. I wanted to maximize our time on the beach, which meant that I wanted meals that I could prepare with minimal effort and time. Slow cooker spaghetti and meatballs was the perfect choice. And it was mighty tasty too. Yummy meatballs in a flavorful sauce, with the pasta already mixed in. It really doesn’t get any easier.
Add Some Kick If You Want
I always like a little kick in my pasta dishes, whether they’re from the slow cooker or not, so I added a bit of red pepper flakes. You can leave them out if you like. I don’t go crazy with it. But I just want that little ‘something’ that wakes things up a bit.
You can make this dish as cheap or as expensive as you want. No-name meatballs and store-brand sauce are fine. Or use the ‘good stuff’. Totally up to you. Use what you like or what works for you.
Don’t Ask About My Cheese
Ok, I was on an island trip. And I admit it, I packed quick. And cheap. And that meant I grabbed a can of that Parmesan cheese. Oh you know the one. Some folks poo-poo them. But I will argue they more than have a place. And one of those places is on vacation, on an island, wanting to maximum my time on the beach. Not maximize my time grating a big block of Parmesan cheese I had to make sure I kept cold in my cooler on the 6 hour drive. And you know what? The dish came out great.
You can use fresh or ‘that can’. I sure as heck ain’t gonna tell you otherwise!
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The perfect side dish for this dish? My gotta-have-it garlic bread. And ya gotta also try my slow cooker ravioli lasagna and my baked spaghetti and meatballs. My stuffed pasta shells ain’t nothin’ to shake a stick at either!
Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 24 ounce frozen meatballs
- 1 24 ounce spaghetti sauce
- 1 48 ounce beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flake
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese plus more for serving, freshly grated
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta broken into 1 1/2″ pieces
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except for the pasta into a slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4 hours, stirring every hour or so.
- Add the broken pasta, stir, and cook another 20 minutes.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese for topping.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
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