Slow Cooker Spaghetti with Ground Beef
A delicious and comforting meal featuring tender pasta, flavorful tomato sauce, and savory ground beef, perfect for busy days.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 450 g
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28 ounces) 800 g
- 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces) 170 g
- 2 cups beef broth 480 ml
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken in half 340 g
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it is fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Transfer the beef mixture into the slow cooker.
- Add the diced bell pepper, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken spaghetti noodles to the slow cooker. Stir well.
- Cover again and cook until the noodles are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Serving
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a bay leaf or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce as it cooks. You can swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken if you prefer a lighter option. Add favorite vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for a personalized touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze after cooling.