Spaghetti and meatballs plus meatball soup all in one easy recipe

Robin Donovan

Recipe Developer

Can’t decide between pasta or soup for dinner? You don’t have to! This easy recipe combines the best of both — and you can cook it in the slow cooker so it’s practically hands-off, too. To make this dish, you'll combine flavorful Italian-style meatballs with marinara sauce and pasta, and cook them in a slow cooker. The best part is that you’ll come home at the end of the day to a delicious meal.

With a loaf of garlic bread and a green salad, this is a fully satisfying dish. Kids of all ages will love it, but the adults will, too. It's one of those incredible dishes that makes everyone happy.

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Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatball Soup

5 minutes

9 hours

9 hours and 5 minutes

2 1-pound bags Italian-style meatballs

4 cups beef broth

1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce

3 cups water

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into pieces

Parmesan cheese, for serving -- optional

In the slow cooker, combine the meatballs, broth, sauce, water and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Add the pasta, cover again, and cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes until the pasta is tender.

Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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