Crockpot Spaghetti
A delicious and comforting pot of spaghetti made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or sausage
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the meat in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Layer the browned meat in the crockpot. Pour in the marinara sauce, add the uncooked spaghetti noodles, then add the water.
- Season the mixture with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients without breaking the noodles.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until spaghetti is tender.
- Final stir before serving, and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Watch cooking time to avoid mushy spaghetti. Keep the noodles whole for better texture.
Find it online: https://www.chickenpalette.com/crockpot-spaghetti/