Slow Cooker Spaghetti Delish

Let me tell you about this magical little dish called Slow Cooker Spaghetti Delish. It’s like an Italian love song that plays softly in the background while you dance around your kitchen in pajamas. Perfect for lazy afternoons where you’d rather sip wine and watch reruns, this dish practically cooks itself. Why spend your day stirring a pot when you can toss everything in a slow cooker? Trust me, your taste buds and your lazy bones will thank you.

Now, gather around because here’s the thing — my husband swore he’d NEVER like spaghetti in a slow cooker. “It’s just not the same,” he’d say. But then, on one of those hectic nights when our toddler decided bedtime meant party time, I whipped this up while balancing a bottle and letting my hair dance like Medusa’s snakes. And you know what? He devoured it. Now, it’s not just a meal, it’s an event — we watch the slow cooker like it’s the season finale of our favorite show. It’s the kind of meal where you have sauce on your chin and spaghetti in your soul. True story.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Spaghetti Delish

– It’s foolproof. If I can manage it between naps and disasters, so can you.
– You get to skip the part where you hover over the stove. Wine in hand, you do you.
– Ultimate comfort food without slaving away all day. Seriously, your inner lazy person will cheer.
– Leftovers magically taste even better. Midnight snack anyone?

How to Make It

Okay, friend, grab your pot, or actually, don’t. Just reach for that trusty slow cooker. Start by dumping (yes, dump away) some crushed tomatoes, ground beef, garlic… you know the drill. Sometimes I forget an ingredient, toss it in late, and it still ends up like a dream. Stir it up? Nah, just give it a shimmy. Set it low and let the magic happen. Once the house smells like an Italian nonna’s hug, toss in your noodles, let them soak up the love and sauce. It’s done when it makes you drool.

Ingredient Notes

– Crushed Tomatoes: The base, the boss, the one that paints the canvas. Go for whole Italian ones if you want, but crushed is easier and saves me from cleaning splattered tomato art off my kitchen wall.
– Ground Beef: I go for lean. Less grease, more flavor. One time I forgot to defrost it, so I browned it in the microwave. Won’t do that again; just plan ahead.
– Garlic: Oh my garlic, yes. Slice it, crush it, let it rain. I sometimes double it when I’m feeling bold. Once missed it completely and cried a little inside.

Recipe Steps:

1. Dump crushed tomatoes, ground beef, and garlic into the slow cooker. Stir or shimmy as desired.
2. Cook on low until the house smells divine — around 6 hours.
3. Add spaghetti noodles, break them if needed, and cook until tender.
4. Serve with a side of Parmesan and basil if you’re feeling fancy.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t freak out if you forget to buy Parmesan. It happens.
– Listen, cooking’s a journey. If you make a mistake, laugh about it and move on.

Storage Tips

Pop the leftovers in an airtight container and toss them in the fridge. Cold spaghetti, especially this one, is just happiness waiting at the back of your fridge. Breakfast? Don’t judge. I’ve had breakfasts that started with leftovers, watching cartoons with the kids. No shame.

Variations and Substitutions

I’ve swapped ground turkey for beef when desperation (or fridge emptiness) hits. Threw in mushrooms once instead of beef—my vegetarian friend went nuts for it. Oh, and if you find a lonesome zucchini, spiralize that bad boy and toss it in for some extra green.

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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Delish

This slow cooker spaghetti is the ultimate comfort meal—rich, flavorful, and effortless to prepare.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 pounds ground beef
• ▢ 1 cup chopped onion
• ▢ 3 cups tomato sauce
• ▢ 1.5 cups beef broth
• ▢ 12 ounces spaghetti noodles broken in halves
• ▢ 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• ▢ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ▢ 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
• Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
• Transfer the cooked beef and onion into the slow cooker.
• Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
• Add the broken spaghetti noodles and gently stir to combine all ingredients.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until noodles are tender.
• Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top, cover again, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
• Serve hot and enjoy your creamy, cheesy slow cooker spaghetti!

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth.