Slow Cooker Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

Slow Cooker Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

Bring the warmth of an Italian family dinner to your table—without the fuss. This hearty slow cooker recipe combines tender sausage, rich tomato sauce, and classic spaghetti for a meal that practically cooks itself. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, it’s a taste of Italy made simple.

Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate

Prep Time10 Minutes

Servings8

Cook Time240 Minutes

Calories418

Ingredients

12 oz Sweet Italian Style Chicken Sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 jar (23.5 oz) traditional pasta sauce

1 Garlic Clove, minced

1/2 Green Bell Pepper, chopped

1/2 Yellow Onion, chopped

1 tsp dried Italian Seasoning

16 oz Spaghetti, broken into thirds

1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. In 3½- to 4-quart slow cooker, stir all ingredients, except spaghetti and cheese, and ½ teaspoon black pepper; cover and cook on high 3½ hours (or low 6 hours).

2. Stir in spaghetti and 1 cup water, making sure spaghetti is completely submerged in liquid. Cover and cook on high 40 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Serve with cheese.

Chef Tip: Use spicy Italian sausage and/or add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier dish.

Nutritional Information

12 g Fat
3 g Saturated Fat
69 mg Cholesterol
603 mg Sodium
60 g Carbohydrates
5 g Fiber
12 g Sugars
0 g Added Sugars
23 g Protein

10 minutes

Prep Time

240 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

418

Calories

Directions

1. In 3½- to 4-quart slow cooker, stir all ingredients, except spaghetti and cheese, and ½ teaspoon black pepper; cover and cook on high 3½ hours (or low 6 hours).

2. Stir in spaghetti and 1 cup water, making sure spaghetti is completely submerged in liquid. Cover and cook on high 40 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Serve with cheese.

Chef Tip: Use spicy Italian sausage and/or add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier dish.