Description
Homemade Spaghettios and Meatballs is a nostalgic dish that brings warmth to family gatherings and casual dinners alike. This comforting meal features tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, combined with perfectly cooked ditalini noodles. Not only is it incredibly satisfying, but it’s also easy to prepare in your slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy quality time with loved ones while the flavors meld together effortlessly. Ideal for both kids and adults, this dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables or served alongside fresh breadsticks and crisp salads for a delightful dining experience. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 cooked beef or chicken meatballs
- 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
- 32 oz beef broth
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 oz dry ditalini noodles
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, combine frozen or fresh cooked meatballs with tomato sauce and beef broth. Add oregano, garlic salt, dried basil, and kosher salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours to allow flavors to develop.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add dry ditalini noodles directly into the sauce and stir to combine.
- Cover again and cook until the noodles are tender.
- Serve hot with warm breadsticks or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg