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Crock Pot Spaghetti

Crock Pot Spaghetti is such an easy slow cooker dinner. With its easy meat sauce, this is a meal that your whole family will fall in love with.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: slow cooker
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 547kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 6 cups spaghetti sauce (homemade or store bought)
  • 3 cups chicken stock (or beef stock)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound dry spaghetti (do not use whole wheat)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is broken up and browned. Drain off the grease.
  • Spray the base of a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Then add in the chicken stock, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. stirring to combine. Add the drained beef.
  • Add the dry spaghetti. Gently stir and press down so the spaghetti is completely covered by liquid.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for four hours or on high for two hours.
  • Give the spaghetti a good stir.  Then stir in the cream cheese and parmesan until melted if using.

Notes

Please note that nutritional information is based on not adding the Parmesan and cream cheese to the recipe. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.6cups | Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1581mg | Potassium: 1256mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg