Crock-Pot Spaghetti
This Crock-Pot Spaghetti recipe is an easy and delicious way to make classic spaghetti with meat sauce in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.45 pound ground beef
- 1 ounce onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounce
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 12 ounce spaghetti uncooked
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the sauce is heated through.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the uncooked spaghetti to the slow cooker, pushing it down into the sauce. Cover and continue to cook until the spaghetti is al dente.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, you can add a bay leaf to the sauce while it simmers.