Crock Pot Spaghetti

Crock Pot Spaghetti

from simplejoy.com
255 min

Crock Pot Spaghetti is such an easy slow cooker dinner. With its easy meat sauce, this is a meal that your whole family will fall in love with.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 6 cups spaghetti sauce ((homemade or store bought))
  • 3 cups chicken stock ((or beef stock))
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound dry spaghetti ((do not use whole wheat))
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese ((optional))
  • 4 ounces cream cheese ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is broken up and browned. Drain off the grease.

  2. 2

    Spray the base of a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Then add in the chicken stock, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. stirring to combine. Add the drained beef.

  3. 3

    Add the dry spaghetti. Gently stir and press down so the spaghetti is completely covered by liquid.

  4. 4

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for four hours or on high for two hours.

  5. 5

    Give the spaghetti a good stir.  Then stir in the cream cheese and parmesan until melted if using.