If you want an easy, delicious and hearty meal, check out this Crock Pot Spaghetti Meatball Bake. It is so yummy and sure to please all who eat at your table!
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How to Make Spaghetti Meatball Bake in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
Many years ago, when I was still terrified to try to cook, I needed to take care of my Gramma for a weekend. Gramma had always made me delicious meals when she took care of me when I was a kid. I wanted to make something super yummy for her. I found a recipe (that I have since lost) for a spaghetti bake. Looking back, it was such a simple thing to make. However, at the time, I was scared to death I would mess it up. Gramma absolutely loved it. Even though I do not have the original recipe, this one is really similar. I think Gramma would love this Crock Pot Spaghetti Meatball Bake.
I dabbled with the idea of doing this recipe with a method where I didn’t have to cook the noodles al dente. However, I wanted this to be super simple and like the one I made for Gramma. That oven recipe had me cook the noodles to al dente as well, so I stuck with that method. Even with doing that before, this recipe is thrown together in 10 minutes, and it is super yummy! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
What You Will Need
Ingredients Needed
- 26 oz bag frozen meatballs, thawed
- 8 oz spaghetti, cooked al dente (NOT to your desired texture)
- 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh shredded parmesan, optional
Equipment Needed
- Medium stock pot
- Strainer (I love my on pot strainer.)
- Wooden spoon
- Stirring spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Casserole crock pot or 6 quart slow cooker
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 to 4 hours on low or 1 to 2 hours on high
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Crock Pot Spaghetti Meatball Bake
Ingredients
- 26 oz Bag Frozen Meatballs thawed
- 8 oz spaghetti cooked al dente, NOT to the texture you desire (Half of a 16 oz box)
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- fresh shredded parmesan optional garnish
Instructions
- Mix together your sauce, seasonings and spaghetti noodles in the pot you used to cook your noodles al dente
- Spread your mixture evenly across the bottom of your casserole crock pot or 6 quart slow cooker
- Place meatballs evenly across the top
- Sprinkle your shredded cheese evenly across the top
- Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours or high for 1-2 hours
- If desired, top servings with fresh shredded parmesan
Notes
- Looking for more recipes? Our Recipe Finder can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in our Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
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