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Home » Main Dish » Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Published: Nov 21, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

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A plate with spaghetti and meatballs.

A delicious meal made entirely in the crock pot! This Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is perfect for family dinners.

Everything is cooked right in the crock pot, including the pasta!

Spaghetti with sauce and meatballs on a white plate.
Table of Contents
Slow cooker dinner
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
Serving suggestions
More crock pot recipes
Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Slow cooker dinner

Dinner has never been easier! Using your crock pot or slow cooker makes a delicious meal with very little effort.

Everything is cooked right in your slow cooker, even the pasta! And you can make this with convenience foods, like frozen meatballs and purchased marinara sauce or your can use your own homemade meatballs and your own sauce. The choice is all yours!

You simply layer in the cooked, frozen meatballs, add the sauce and some extra liquid and let it cook away.

The last 30 minutes, you add the pasta. It cooks right in the sauce. No extra pots needed.

Key ingredients

Uncooked pasta, frozen meatballs and tomato sauce.
  • Meatballs - frozen Italian style meatballs. Use your own homemade meatballs or purchase a bag from the store.
  • Marinara Sauce - or spaghetti sauce. Use your favorite brand or use a homemade recipe.
  • Broth - beef broth or chicken broth. You could also use water or vegetable broth. The broth is needed to add additional flavor and to provide enough liquid for the pasta to cook.
  • Pasta - Use a thick or regular spaghetti noodle. Don't use think or angel hair pasta. It won't hold up to this cooking process.
  • Seasoning - Just a bit of Italian seasoning and garlic powder to amp up the flavor

Step by step directions

  • Lightly spray the inside of your crock pot with a nonstick spray
  • Place a layer of frozen meatballs in the bottom
  • Pour marinara sauce over meatballs
  • Add broth and sprinkle on seasoning
Frozen meatballs in the bottom of a crock pot.
Marinara sauce in a crock pot.
  • Heat on low for 3-4 hours until everything is hot and the mixture is bubbling
  • Bread spaghetti in half and add to mixture. Try to add pasta in a crisscross pattern and not all in one direction. Give a brief stir and place lid back on crock pot.
  • Cook for 15 minutes and give a brief stir
  • Continue cooking for another 15 minutes. Taste to see if you pasta is done. If needed, let it cook for another 5-10 minutes
  • Serve hot with a sprinkle of parmesan and freshly chopped basil
Uncooked spaghetti in a slow cooker.
Spaghetti and meatballs in a crock pot.

Recipe tips

  • Feel free to adjust the amount of meatballs. They come in a variety of sizes, so select the amount you need.
  • Cooking time will vary depending on the type of crock pot you have
  • Taste the pasta to determine when it's done. If you cook it too long, the pasta will become very soft.
  • Different shapes of pasta can be used, but the cooking time will vary

Frequently asked questions

What's the best way to reheat leftover spaghetti and meatballs?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerate. Reheat single portions in the microwave until heated through.

Leftovers should be used within 3-4 days.

Can I double the amounts in this recipe?

Yes, as long as your slow cooker can accommodate everything.

Serving suggestions

  • Breadsticks
  • Caesar salad
  • Green salad with lemon vinaigrette

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  • BBQ pulled pork
  • Shredded Mexican chicken
  • Chicken tortilla soup
  • Refried beans
  • Teriyaki Chicken
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Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Kathy
Delicious pasta and meatballs dinner cooked entirely in the crock pot.
5 from 34 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time 3 hrs 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 288 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
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Ingredients
  

  • 18 frozen meatballs (Italian style)
  • 1 jar marinara sauce (approx 24 ounces)
  • 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles (thick or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon fresh basil (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray the inside of your crock pot with a nonstick spray
  • Place a layer of frozen meatballs in the bottom
    18 frozen meatballs
  • Pour marinara sauce over meatballs
    1 jar marinara sauce
  • Add broth and sprinkle on seasoning
    2 cups beef broth, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Heat on low for 3-4 hours until everything is hot and the mixture is bubbling
  • Break spaghetti in half and add to mixture. Try to add pasta in a crisscross pattern and not all in one direction. Give a brief stir and place lid back on crock pot.
    8 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • Cook for 15 minutes and give a brief stir
  • Continue cooking for another 15 minutes. Taste to see if you pasta is done. If needed, let it cook for another 5-10 minutes
  • Serve hot with a sprinkle of parmesan and freshly chopped basil
    1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon fresh basil

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the amount of meatballs. They come in a variety of sizes, so select the amount you need.
  • Use regular spaghetti noodles, not thin or angel hair pasta
  • Cooking time will vary depending on the type of crock pot you have
  • Taste the pasta to determine when it's done. If you cook it too long, the pasta will become very soft.
  • Different shapes of pasta can be used, but the cooking time will vary

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 874mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 503IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Don says

    March 18, 2023 at 7:01 pm

    If I 3x the recipe, will it fit in an 8qt crock pot?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 18, 2023 at 10:11 pm

      I'm afraid that might be too much for a crockpot of that size.

      Reply
  2. David @ Spiced says

    November 28, 2022 at 4:40 am

    5 stars
    Well now this is a great idea, Kathy! I love spaghetti and meatballs - you can't get much more classic comfort food that that. But then you add in the fact that it's a slow cooker meal? I'm sold! I want this for dinner tonight now!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 28, 2022 at 6:07 am

      Pasta is one of my favorites and this makes getting dinner on the table even easier! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    November 22, 2022 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    What a fantastic and efficient way to cook spaghetti and meatballs!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 23, 2022 at 4:40 am

      Thanks! It really makes a wonderful dinner!

      Reply

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