Crockpot Spaghetti
Crockpot Spaghetti is an easy, comforting dish made with tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and hearty ground beef or sausage all slow-cooked to perfection.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Skillet
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
Meat and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce 24 oz (680g)
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz (411g)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Pasta and Seasoning
- 12 oz spaghetti uncooked
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add the browned beef to the slow cooker. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
- In the last 30–45 minutes of cooking, break the spaghetti in half and stir into the sauce. Ensure the noodles are fully submerged.
- Stir occasionally until the pasta is tender. Add a splash of water if needed to adjust the consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese during the last 10 minutes of cooking. For extra flavor, add chopped mushrooms or bell peppers.