Crock Pot Spaghetti
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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. It’s our favorite way to enjoy spaghetti. Plus, it’s quick and easy for busy nights.
I love how creamy and yummy this Crock Pot 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.
The crock pot is such an amazing friend to busy families! It makes meals so quick and easy and the kids love them like my Crock Pot Lasagna and Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan. We love this easy Instant Pot Spaghetti so I figured we’d love a good Crock Pot Spaghetti too. And boy was I right!
Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Spaghetti
- I love that this spaghetti recipe has Italian Sausage in it. It makes it a bit spicier and I love the kick! But as always you can use regular sausage or ground beef it the spice is to much, especially for kids.
- The addition of cream cheese makes that sauce so creamy and rich. It really takes it up a notch!
- 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. They can just take a portion when they have time and enjoy dinner!
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 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.
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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.
How to Store Leftover Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti
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.
How to Reheat Spaghetti
Reheat in the microwave, on the stove top, or in the oven.
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.
Can spaghetti noodles be cooked in a crockpot?
Absolutely! It’s a great way to cook a big meal for a crowd – we love slow cooker spaghetti. A quick note is that this pasta is a bit softer than traditional spaghetti that is boiled to al dente, but not mushy.
Best spaghetti we’ve ever made! This is definitely going on our crockpot favs list. Thank you!
How long do you cook noodles in the crockpot?
It only takes four hours from start to finish to make crockpot spaghetti! It’s the best hands-off way to cook pasta.
How can I prevent condensation on my Crock Pot lid?
This is such a quick and easy trick for all crock pot recipes! Simply cover the slow cooker with a dry dishtowel or several paper towels with the edges hanging over then place the lid on it. This will soak up that extra moisture. Grab both the lids and towels when removing it so it doesn’t fall into what you are cooking.
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.
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!
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Crock Pot Spaghetti
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 oz 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!
LoriB says
I made this today and it was excellent! The only thing I did different was I added 8 Italian meatballs in additional to the sausage. I think this was the best spaghetti I ever made!
Cierra says
This looks delicious thank you for sharing! Do you have to watch it towards the end or could I have it going to be ready and hot when we get home from baseball? Or make it before and then keep it on warm? Don’t want it to get mushy let me know what you think.
Janet Gerken says
Can’t wait to try this
Shiane says
I put hamburger meat with my spaghetti as well as sausage how could I or when should I add hamburger meat
Courtney says
The same time you put in the sausage.
PhxSquirrel says
Yummy and easy but following these instructions, the noodles stuck together in giant clumps. Reading other comments, you can’t blame the crockpot because noodles are a starch and will stick together, especially if they aren’t coated in anything. I went against my better judgement and did not mix the sauce and noodles and should have as I was following the recipe. Think this is a good base but definitely adjust.
Courtney says
Thank you for your feedback.
Babette says
Help? Just what we need, this looks great! BUT….Can I do this recipe “as written w/all-same-ingredients” in a 3-quart crockpot? Or maybe a 4-qt. crockpot would work? We don’t have our old 6-quart family crockpot anymore, ugh. Help, need a reply asap, thanks!
Courtney says
It might be a squeeze to make in a 4qt!
Meg says
Whats the smallest size crock pot this can be made in as is??
Courtney says
I would say 6 quart
Cindy says
Crockpot Easy + Spaghetti Easy = easiest dinner to make EVER – I never would have thought to put these two together!
Courtney says
Yes!! So glad you found this recipe. Thank you!
Becky Mansfield says
Crock Pot Spaghetti makes life so much easier on busy days! This recipe is perfect. 🙂
Courtney says
You are correct! It makes spaghetti night even easier!
Melanie C says
Crock pot spaghetti is our family’s favorite meal – mine too because of how easy it is. Your recipe came out delicious – definitely a keeper!
Courtney says
Awesome!! Spaghetti is definitely a family favorite here too!
Marye Audet-White says
I love easy meals for this time of year… it’s just so busy around here. Crock Pot Spaghetti sounds like the perfect answer to dinnertime stress!
Courtney says
Yes, spaghetti made even easier! We love it!
Brandi says
I never knew crock pot spaghetti was a thing until I was searching for easy meals for our weekly meal plan. This recipe was a hit with everyone and so very easy to make! We’ll definitely be keeping it in the meal rotation.
Courtney says
So great to hear! Thanks for sharing and rating this recipe! 🙂
Rita Joy says
What??!! Crock Pot Spaghetti?? What a brilliant idea. My kids are going to love this!
Courtney says
Yes! The best!
One Crazy House says
YUM! I bet the sausage adds so much flavor to this Crock Pot Spaghetti recipe!
Courtney says
Yes, great way to change up spaghetti night!
Sharon says
Crockpot spaghetti is a great dorm room dinner idea!
Courtney says
That is a great idea!