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Crock Pot Spaghetti

A rich and hearty spaghetti dish that simmers in a crock pot for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Crock pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
  2. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pan, cooking until the onions are translucent.
  3. Transfer the cooked beef, onions, and garlic into the crock pot.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
  7. Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce in the crock pot.
  8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  9. Serve hot, garnishing with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the sauce sit on low for an additional hour after combining with the spaghetti.