Directions
Slow Simmered Spaghetti and Meatballs (Crock Pot),This was one of those serendipitous happenings that continue to amaze/amuse me. My DS called me on a Wednesday evening around suppertime to ask if it would be alright to come visit for the weekend, bringing his boys. They would arrive Friday at suppertime. Since I knew that DD and her family would want to be included for dinner to give her more time to visit w/ her brother over the weekend… I suddenly went from “just me” for dinner to “eight” for dinner! What to fix at the last minute like this??? A while later I was reading the paper and came across this recipe in the food section and thought: AH HA! Dinner! I bought the ingredients after work on Thursday and, Friday morning, everything went into the crock pot (I made a double batch). When I got home after work, I made a salad, wrapped bakery Italian bread in foil to heat in the oven, and started the water boiling for the spaghetti. Everyone LOVED it, as I did too, and the leftovers were scarfed up by the grand kids the next day for lunch. Age ranges of diners were 18 months up to … well, let’s just say I’m a grandmother of five! This will definitely be a repeater at my house! (Recipe courtesy of B. Mills & A. Ross of “Desperation Dinners” column in the Raleigh NC News & Observer.),Awesome, quick & everyone loves it. I make it for company and have been asked for recipe numerous times. A keeper!!! BTW I triple the batch so there is enough to freeze.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Pour Spaghetti Sauce and Tomatoes With Juice Into a Slow Cooker. |
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2
Done
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Add Chopped Onion, Garlic, and Italian Seasonings; Mix Well. |
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3
Done
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Add Still-Frozen Meatballs; Stirring to Mix Well. Make Sure Meatballs Are Covered With Sauce. |
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4
Done
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Cover the Slow Cooker, Turn to Low Heat; Cook 7-8 Hours. |
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5
Done
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Just Before Serving, Cook Spaghetti According to Package Directions. (this Can Be Done Ahead of Time, Noodles Drained and Tossed W/ Olive Oil, and Refrigerated. Reheat Noodles in the Microwave Before Serving.). |
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6
Done
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Serve Sauce and Meatballs Over Spaghetti. Pass Parmesan Cheese at the Table. |
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7
Done
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Note: Any Style Tomato-Based (marinara Style) Spaghetti Sauce Can Be Used. the Jar Sizes May Vary from Brand to Brand but This Is Okay. |
