Description
A hearty and easy slow cooker spaghetti casserole that combines tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and savory meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz spaghetti, broken into thirds
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, water, spaghetti, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until pasta is tender.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover again for 10 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Break spaghetti into thirds for easier serving.
- Stir halfway through cooking for even texture.
- Add extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: slow cooker spaghetti casserole, easy pasta recipe, comfort food