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Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Meatball Marinara Pasta
A fuss-free, comforting pasta dinner made right in your slow cooker. Frozen meatballs, a jar of marinara, tender pasta, and gooey mozzarella come together for a hearty family meal with almost no effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
hours
hrs
Total Time
5
hours
hrs
5
minutes
mins
Course
Comfort Food, Dinner, Pasta, Slow Cooker
Cuisine
American, Italian-American
Servings
6
Calories
500
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
lb
frozen meatballs
beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based
24
oz
jar of marinara sauce
use a good-quality sauce
8
oz
pasta
spaghetti or penne
1
cup
water
1
cup
shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Place frozen meatballs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Pour the jar of marinara sauce and the cup of water over the meatballs. Stir gently to combine.
Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4–5 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain the cooked pasta and stir it into the meatball marinara mixture in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top. Cover and let it sit for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
Notes
Bring a sprinkle of grated parmesan to the table if you’d like an extra cheesy touch.
Nutrition
Calories:
500
kcal
Keyword
easy, marinara, meatballs, slow cooker, weeknight dinner
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