Introduction:

Crock pots, also known as slow cookers, have revolutionized the way we prepare meals. With their ability to cook food at a low and steady temperature, they allow us to create delicious, flavorful dishes with minimal effort. One such dish is spaghetti cooked in a slow cooker. In this article, we will share our best crock pot spaghetti recipe and guide you through the process of making this scrumptious meal.

Ingredients:

– 1 lb ground beef or turkey

– 1 small onion, chopped

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 24 oz jar of marinara sauce

– 8 oz can of tomato sauce

– 4 oz can of sliced mushrooms (optional)

– 2 cups water

– 8 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles

– ½ teaspoon dried oregano

– ½ teaspoon dried basil

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Begin by browning the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until it is thoroughly cooked. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the onions become translucent.

2. In your slow cooker, combine cooked meat along with onion and garlic mixture, marinara sauce, tomato sauce, mushrooms (if using), water, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

3. Set your crock pot to low heat and cook the mixture for about 6 hours. If you’re short on time, you can also set it to high heat and cook for about 3 hours.

4. About half an hour before you plan on serving your spaghetti meal, break the uncooked spaghetti noodles in half and add them to the slow cooker, pushing them under the sauce to ensure they are covered. Replace the lid and continue cooking on low heat for the remaining 30 minutes, or until the spaghetti noodles have reached your desired level of tenderness.

5. Once your spaghetti is cooked to perfection, give it a good stir and serve it up with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top (if using). Be sure to enjoy this delicious, easy-to-make recipe with family or friends!

Conclusion:

This crock pot spaghetti recipe is not only incredibly easy, but it’s also full of flavor and perfect for busy days or when you simply don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Now that you know how to make spaghetti in a slow cooker, feel free to experiment with different herbs, spices, or additions like ground sausage or chopped bell peppers for a fun twist on this classic dish. Happy cooking!