Slow Cooker (Spaghetti and) Meatballs

We are on a bit of a meatball craze these days.  My daughter loves them, so that makes it especially motivating.   I have already posted a recipe for The Mighty Meatball, but I like to use those meatballs for everything but the traditional ‘spaghetti and meatball’; although, you could very easily use those that way too!  I actually got this recipe off of a page that I liked on Facebook, called Tasty.  It’s an ingenious site, with quick viewings of complete recipes.  I liked the slow cooker option to this recipe, since, if I can, I like to prepare more than one meal on a Sunday, and this recipe allows for that!

The first time I made this, I followed the recipe exactly.  Originally, it calls for hot Italian sausage and and square of mozzarella inside the meatball.  Personally, I didn’t notice the cheese at all, and my daughter really did notice the heat from the hot sausage.  So, the second time I made it, I eliminated both, and it was a hit!  It can’t get much easier than this guys.  Try this recipe!

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Slow Cooker (Spaghetti and) Meatballs

Sarah Nolan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup bread crumbs plain or seasoned
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • Jarred Marinara Sauce good quality*

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, blend all the ingredients together, except for the marinara sauce.
  • Form into golf sized (or smaller) balls.
  • Place a layer of meatballs on the bottom of your slow cooker, and drizzle with some of the marinara sauce.
  • Place another layer of meatballs.
  • Drizzle more marinara sauce.
  • Repeat until all meatballs are in the slow cooker.
  • Set slow cooker to high for 2 and a half hours.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*I have found that I need more than 1 jar of marinara sauce. It's an easy add. Just judge from the amount of pasta you've made.
Adapted from Tasty
(Source: Adapted from Tasty)

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