Slow Cooker Church Supper Spaghetti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
2 lbs ground beef (or Italian sausage)
→ Aromatics
02 -
1 medium onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce Base
04 -
2 (24 oz) jars pasta sauce
05 -
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional)
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2 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp sugar
08 -
1 tsp salt, or to taste
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½ tsp black pepper
→ Pasta
10 -
1 lb spaghetti noodles, broken in half
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4 cups water or low-sodium beef broth
→ Toppings
12 -
1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
13 -
½ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
14 -
Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
# Instructions:
01 -
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Add the cooked meat mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes (if using), Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
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About 30–40 minutes before serving, stir in broken spaghetti noodles and water (or broth). Press the noodles down to ensure they're covered with sauce.
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Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for 30–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until noodles are tender.
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If desired, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of cooking and let it melt.
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Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs.
# Notes:
01 -
For a creamy twist, stir in ½ cup of cream cheese or ricotta at the end.
02 -
You can double the recipe in a large slow cooker for bigger gatherings.
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Make ahead: Brown meat and mix with sauce the night before. Refrigerate and start cooking the next morning.