Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesy Crockpot Meatball Pasta, a delightful dish that combines tender meatballs, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to create a hearty meal with minimal effort. Simply toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you focus on other tasks. The rich, cheesy goodness will have everyone at the table asking for seconds! Perfectly customizable, you can add your favorite vegetables or adjust the cheese to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs
- 2 (24 oz) jars marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 16 oz box of pasta (Cellentani preferred)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parsley and Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine frozen meatballs, marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- While cooking, boil pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- Once meatballs are cooked, add the drained pasta and heavy cream to the crockpot. Stir gently.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and cover until melted.
- Serve garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg