Crockpot Spaghetti
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Posted: 08/01/25
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Your favorite family dinner can now be made easily in your slow cooker! This Crock Pot Spaghetti is so easy with tons of flavor. Tender spaghetti noodles, spicy Italian sausage in a creamy spaghetti sauce made with cream cheese.
I love how creamy and yummy this Crockpot spaghetti is. Plus, it makes a ton so invite those friends over or just feed your incredibly hungry family! It’s great for packing lunches the next day, too. I just toss together a side salad and breadsticks to finish this meal off.
Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Spaghetti
- I love that this spaghetti recipe has Italian Sausage in it.
- The addition of cream cheese makes that sauce so creamy and rich.
- Slow cooker spaghetti is great for busy evenings, especially when everyone is in and out and can’t sit down for a meal all at once.
Best spaghetti we’ve ever made! This is definitely going on our crockpot favs list. Thank you!
Ingredients for Crock Pot Spaghetti
- Italian sausage – Could also use ground beef or ground turkey. You can even skip the ground meat and use frozen meatballs instead.
- Seasonings – Salt, pepper, garlic salt will give it an extra boost of flavor. You could also add a little Italian Seasoning.
- Pasta sauce – Used your favorite jarred pasta sauce to make it quick and easy. You can also use a homemade spaghetti sauce if you prefer.
- Spaghetti noodles – The cooking time is tested with regular spaghetti noodles. If you use a Angel Hair it will cook quicker so remember that!
- Cheeses – A mixture of Parmesan cheese and cream cheese make this so delicious and the sauce creamy!
- Chicken broth – The spaghetti will soak this up so it’s a must! In a pinch water might also work. We use low sodium chicken broth to lower the sodium.
How to Make Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti
- Brown the sausage Italian sausage in a large skillet on the stove top. Season it with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Drain off any excess grease and set it aside.
- Pour one jar of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of the crockpot.
- Then place uncooked spaghetti noodles on top of the sauce and layer the sausage on top of noodles. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Dice the cream cheese into little chunks and place them on top of Parmesan cheese, then top with another jar of sauce.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 3 hours. After three hours stir spaghetti mixture and add the last jar of pasta sauce and the chicken broth into crock pot. Replace lid and cook on low for one additional hour until noodles are done and the mixture is fully heated through.
Pro Tips for the Best Crock Pot Spaghetti
- Remember that every slow cooker cooks differently and at different temperatures. It’s important that you know your crock pot. Keep an eye on your pasta, stirring it regularly and test it so you know when it’s done. Overcooked pasta gets gummy, mushy and isn’t ideal!
- Don’t over-stir the mixture when adding ingredients halfway through cooking. It could break down the noodles and make them mushy.
- Feel free to sprinkle the top of the spaghetti with extra parmesan or mozzarella cheese towards the end of the cooking process.
Storage & Reheating
FRIDGE: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container. If you know that you’ll need separate portions, divide the leftovers into multiple storage containers. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
FREEZER: Allow leftovers to cool and store in an airtight container or freezer bag for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw completely before reheating.
Reheat in the microwave, on the stove top, or in the oven.
Crock Pot Spaghetti is a simple, comforting meal that’s perfect for busy nights. With tender pasta and a rich, flavorful meat sauce, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Give it a try and enjoy an easy dinner everyone will love!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Crockpot Spaghetti Recipe
Tender spaghetti noodles, spicy Italian sausage in a creamy spaghetti sauce made with cream cheese in your slow cooker!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 jars of pasta sauce (24 ounce each)
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated or powder
- 4 ounces fat free cream cheese
- 14.5 ounces can chicken broth low sodium
Instructions
- Brown Italian sausage in medium skillet. Season with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Drain grease and set sausage aside.
- Pour one jar of pasta sauce on the bottom of your crock pot. Break spaghetti noodles in half and place on top of sauce. Put sausage on top of noodles. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cut cream cheese into little chunks and put in crock pot on top of Parmesan cheese. Pour another jar of pasta sauce over the cream cheese.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours, stirring a few times throughout cooking time.
- After three hours stir spaghetti mixture. Pour last jar of pasta sauce and chicken broth into crock pot. Replace lid and cook on low for one hour.
Tips
- You can substitute the Italian sausage for ground beef, turkey or even chicken if you’d like. You can even skip the ground meat and use frozen meatballs instead!
- If you don’t want to use all chicken broth you can substitute some of it for water or all of it.
- Don’t have cream cheese? You can skip this ingredient, but the sauce won’t be as creamy.
- Remember that every slow cooker cooks differently and at different temperatures. It’s important that you know your crock pot. Keep an eye on your pasta, stirring in regularly and test it so you know when it’s done. Overcooked pasta gets gummy, mushy and isn’t ideal!
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1, Calories: 706kcal (35%), Carbohydrates: 78g (26%), Protein: 31g (62%), Fat: 31g (48%), Saturated Fat: 12g (75%), Cholesterol: 73mg (24%), Sodium: 2970mg (129%), Potassium: 1601mg (46%), Fiber: 8g (33%), Sugar: 18g (20%), Vitamin A: 1643IU (33%), Vitamin C: 25mg (30%), Calcium: 204mg (20%), Iron: 6mg (33%)
What to Serve with Crock Pot Spaghetti
Serve this simple main course with easy side like air fryer garlic bread or even some cheesy garlic bread.
It would also be great with veggie sides like roasted vegetables or green beans with bacon. Some air fryer asparagus or air fried broccoli would be tasty too.
More Amazing Spaghetti Recipes!
- Not sure if you want Alfredo or Spaghetti? This amazing Baked Spaghetti Casserole is perfect because it has a layer of both!
- Hearty and delicious Spaghetti Pie has layers of noodles, cheese, and your favorite spaghetti toppings! It’s always a hit dinner recipe.
- Need something quick and easy? Try Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs that you can use homemade or frozen meatballs in!
- Best Ever Spaghetti and Meatballs is so easy to make because the homemade meatballs cook right in the sauce!
Nettie says
Going to try this today. Reviewed a lot of crock pot spaghetti and yours does not add 3 or 4 cups of water/broth during noodles cooking. That could be why people say noodles get mushy. Will try the High method for 3 hours but little scared on it. Stay tune
Nettie says
Let me rephrase that Julie, other cooking websites for crock pot spaghetti use 3 or 4 cups of liquid during the cooking process and maybe that is why some say the noodles get mushy. Your recipe Julie, does not have that method. Excited to try this out today. Thank you
Julie Evink says
I look forward to hearing how it turned out!