Crockpot Spaghetti & Eyeball Meatballs
Crockpot Spaghetti & Eyeball Meatballs is a fun and spooky twist on classic spaghetti. Perfect for Halloween or family dinners, this dish features meatballs shaped like eyeballs, simmered in a rich tomato sauce over warm spaghetti. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can create a delightful meal that will have everyone raving. Get ready to serve up some creepy yet delicious fun!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 10 small mozzarella balls (for eyeballs)
- 10 black olives (for pupils)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a plate.
- In your crockpot, combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Gently add meatballs to the sauce in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours (or high for 4 hours).
- Prepare spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve meatballs over spaghetti with sauce poured on top. Garnish with mozzarella balls and olives as 'eyeballs.'
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before placing them in the crockpot. - Customize your meatballs by adding herbs or cheese for extra richness. - Substitute spaghetti with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta for variations.