Slow Cooker Meatballs with Spaghetti

By sugarbear

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
• 1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
• 3 T. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 2 t. minced garlic
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1 (28-oz) can tomatoes, drained
• 1 (28-oz) can tomato puree
• 1 t. dried basil
• 1/4 t. crushed red pepper
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 lb. spaghetti

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 26mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a mixing bowl, combine beef, pork, Parmesan, bread
crumbs, parsley, egg, garlic, olive oil, salt, and
pepper. Form into 2 dozen balls.
2. In a slow cooker, combine tomatoes and puree, basil,
red pepper, and salt. Add meatballs. Cover; and cook
on low for6 hours.
3. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Divide among 8 plates.
Top with sauce and meatballs. Sprinkle with extra
Parmesan, if desired.