Description
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Spaghetti is a creamy, comforting twist on a classic pasta dish. Made with tender noodles, rich tomato meat sauce, and loads of melty cheese, it’s a family-friendly dinner that’s incredibly easy to prepare in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add cooked meat mixture to the slow cooker. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Break spaghetti noodles in half and add to the slow cooker. Pour in water or broth, making sure noodles are submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice to prevent sticking.
- When pasta is tender, stir in sour cream or cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use any pasta shape you like, just adjust the liquid as needed.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
