Crock Pot Meatballs and Spaghetti Sauce

Makes 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3-5 hr (LOW)
2-4 hr (HIGH)

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 pounds 90% lean Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs (substitute 1:1 gluten-free bread crumbs)
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup minced fresh Italian Parsley
  • 2 teaspoons minced Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dry Mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Salt (added to recipe)
  • ½ teaspoon black Pepper

Spaghetti Sauce

  • 1 can (28 oz) peeled whole Tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped fresh Basil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced (~1 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • Salt and black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound Cooked spaghetti

Directions

  1. Combine all meatball ingredients except Oil. Form into walnut-sized balls. Heat Oil in skillet over medium heat until hot.
  2. Sear meatballs on all sides, turning as they brown
  3. Transfer to slow-cooker.
  4. Combine all sauce ingredients in medium bowl. Pour over meatballs, stirring to coat.
  5. Cover; cook on LOW 3 to 5 hours or on HIGH 2 to 4 hours.
  6. Serve over spaghetti.