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Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

11/21/2016

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We love Slow Cooker Spaghetti & Meatballs.  This recipe has been on the blog since 2012 so when I made this for dinner the other night, I decided it was time for some new photos to liven it up a bit.  I didn't even have a pinnable photo on the post (gasp) and knew nothing about food photography way back then so it was time.  

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Even though you all have Thanksgiving on the mind ( I do too), this is a great recipe to stash away for after the holiday.  You can throw this together in about half an hour, cook on low all day, then enjoy hearty, delicious, warming Spaghetti and Meatballs for dinner.  Busy night, no worries...you've got the most amazing sauce and meatballs slowly simmering in your kitchen.  
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You will love this Spaghetti and Meatballs.  The sauce is exceptional with red wine enhancing the rich flavor.  And since it simmers in the slow cooker, all you have to do at dinner time is cook some spaghetti noodles and make a salad.  And if you have extra time, make a batch of bread machine bread sticks or bread machine breadsticks without a bread machine.  They are amazing and better than any we have had in a restaurant.  
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INGREDIENTS:

MEATBALLS
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Romano cheese or parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3/4 to 1 lb. lean ground beef (venison would be good too)
  • 3/4 to 1 lb. mild sausage (Italian or regular)

SAUCE & SPAGHETTI
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound spaghetti 

PREPARATION
  1. To prepare meatballs: Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup onion, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Add meat; gently mix until combined (do not overmix). Using 1/4 cup for each, make 16 meatballs and place in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. To prepare sauce & spaghetti: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.  Add garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, for a few seconds. Add wine and boil for 1 minute.  Add crushed and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.  Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  3. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
  4. Thirty minutes before you’re ready to eat, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions.
  5. Spoon any extra fat off the sauce.  Serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti with extra Parmesan, if desired.


                                                        Buon appetito!
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8 Comments
GiGi Eats link
11/21/2016 01:32:01 pm

You really can put ANYTHING in a slow cooker now can't you! Which kicks butt... Because my husband and I just got a slow cooker - BOOM! LOL!

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Gene link
11/23/2016 09:38:55 pm

I know what I'm going to prepare for my family this Thanksgiving evening! Great Idea!
But what is so special about the slow cooker? Can I just simmer meatballs in the Sauté/Simmer Pan?
Thank you

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Faith (Home Ec @ Home) link
11/29/2016 05:34:00 pm

Sure you could simmer the sauce and meatballs for 1 to 1 & 1/2 hours. I just like to get the prep work done early in the day before the kids get home from school. Plus using the crockpot lets the sauce simmer and develop flavor all day. Enjoy!

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Em Smith link
12/1/2016 04:03:04 pm

I love spaghetti! That's Filipino favorite food haha! Thanks for sharing this recipe <3

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http://simplespaces.ca/ link
12/31/2016 11:54:50 pm

Super site! I am Loving it!! Will return once more, Im taking your food likewise, Thanks.

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Ma Ren link
1/5/2018 12:15:38 pm

I have always been on the fence about getting a slow cooker myself, but recently I've been seeing more and more posts about how great they are. Spaghetti is also one of my favorite foods, I think I just might have to go out and get one after all.
Thanks!

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Faith link
1/5/2018 09:41:10 pm

YES! A slow cooker is a wise investment! Actually you can get a large slow cooker for around $30-$40 which isn't bad considering how useful they are. I have had mine for 15 years and it is still going strong.

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Soner Dam link
1/12/2018 05:24:23 pm

There's nothing better than a nice steaming plate of spaghetti. My mom made it the best! Best comfort food in my opinion. Baked is good too! I'll have to try it slow cooked.

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