Slow Cooker Meatball Casserole
A comforting and hands-off slow cooker casserole featuring meatballs, pasta, and a rich marinara sauce, topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound meatballs (frozen or homemade)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cups uncooked pasta or cubed potatoes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Put the meatballs and marinara sauce into the slow cooker and stir to coat the meatballs.
- Add the uncooked pasta or cubed potatoes along with Italian seasoning; add salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until pasta or potatoes are tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top and cover to melt the cheese.
- Serve hot, finishing with grated Parmesan and fresh basil as desired.
Notes
Use small pasta shapes or cut potatoes small. To add depth, mix in a splash of broth if the sauce is thick. For lighter versions, opt for turkey or plant-based meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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