Looking for an easy and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family will love? This crock pot spaghetti recipe is not only kid-friendly, but it’s also a time-saving solution for busy parents who want to serve a hearty and nutritious meal without spending hours in the kitchen!
PinWhen I was growing up you knew exactly what it meant when Mom said “we’re having spaghetti for dinner” or as I pronounced it “Pa-sketti”. It wasn’t anything fancy, but that didn’t matter to us! It was a classic rich red sauce coating every bite of a spaghetti noodle. My mom would take a simple jarred sauce and jazz it up with a myriad of ingredients like cooked ground turkey or beef and some extra garlic. It was simple, but it was perfect.
With winter upon us, I’m moving back to using my slow cooker more and more. Slow cookers save you time, energy and are just overall super convenient. Everything cooks on its own while you go about your busy day. Crock Pot Spaghetti is the total jam if you’re crunched for time and wanting an easy dish that you can put together in minutes!
PinIngredients for Crock Pot Spaghetti
- ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- onion
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- jarredpasta sauce
- water
- spaghetti noodles
- grated parmesan cheese
PinHow to Make Spaghetti in the Slow Cooker
- Brown the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the oil, meat, onion, garlic powder and salt for about 5-7 minutes, until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Pour one jar of pasta sauce and a cup of water in the bottom of the slow cooker. Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them on top of the sauce. Add the cooked meat to the crock pot, sprinkle with the cheese, and cover with the second jar of pasta sauce.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove the lid, stir to combine and mix everything together.
Keep in mind that each slow cooker operates at various temperatures and cooking times. To avoid overcooked spaghetti, test it regularly to ensure it’s cooked to your liking. Overcooked pasta can become sticky and mushy, which nobody likes!
PinFAQs
- What is the texture of this spaghetti like? Keep in mind that crock pot spaghetti produces a bit softer noodle texture than traditional spaghetti that is boiled to al dente. But it shouldn’t be mushy! Be careful to not overcook the noodles.
- Can I used jarred pasta sauce for this recipe? Absolutely! The recipe calls for jarred sauce in fact, but feel free to make your own! I’ve used my Roast Vegetable Pasta Sauce for this recipe before and it was fantastic and got in some extra veggies too!
- Can this recipe be made vegetarian? Sure! Just leave out the meat and you’ll be just fine.
PinMore Crock Pot Pasta Recipes
- Crock Pot Vegetable Ziti
- Slow Cooker 12 Layer Lasagna
- Crock Pot Meaty Pasta Sauce
- Crock Pot Veggie Lasagna
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Crock Pot Spaghetti
Make dinner a breeze with this kid-friendly crock pot spaghetti recipe! It's perfect for busy families who want a hearty meal fast and easy!
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Servings: 6
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 2 hours hours
Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 26 ounce jarred pasta sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the oil, meat, onion, garlic powder and salt for about 5-7 minutes, until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
Pour one jar of pasta sauce and 1 cup of water in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them on top of the sauce.
Add the cooked meat on top of the noodles, sprinkle with the cheese, and cover with the second jar of pasta sauce.
Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or low for 6 hours. (See notes)
Remove the lid, stir to combine and mix everything together.
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Notes
Keep in mind that each slow cooker operates at various temperatures and cooking times. To avoid overcooked spaghetti, test it regularly to ensure it’s cooked to your liking. Overcooked pasta can become sticky and mushy, which nobody likes!
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg
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Published August 4, 2022 by Catherine McCord
Categorized in All Recipes, Cook Time 1 hour or more, Egg Free, Entrees, Family Meals, Kid Friendly Recipes, Nut Free, Pastas, Slow Cooker Recipes
