Crockpot Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe
This delectable slow cooker pasta casserole combines layers of meat, cheese, and spaghetti for a comforting meal. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Servings 8
Calories 500kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 24 oz jar of marinara sauce
- 15 oz container of ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles uncooked
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or Italian sausage until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- In the crockpot, spread a layer of the cooked meat mixture on the bottom.
- Add half of the uncooked spaghetti noodles, breaking them if needed, then pour half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Layer with shredded mozzarella cheese, then repeat with the remaining meat mixture, spaghetti noodles, and ricotta mixture.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 360 minutes or on high for 240 minutes until spaghetti is tender and cheese is melted.
- Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Let the casserole rest before serving for better slicing.