CROCK POT MEATBALLS & PENNE IN RED SAUCE

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I adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account as I am always on the look out for make ahead recipe and this one would be a great one for my "what to make with frozen meatballs" cookbook". This is the original introduction This is an adaption of Red Penne with Garden Veggie Meatballs recipe #52512 by --Kari*left*Denver--. I had it on the menu to make, but put it off and some of my ingredients went bad before I got the chance to make it, so, here's the version I came up with instead. I like to make up several batches of the cooked meatballs in the freezer to pull out for an easy meal." Thanks cbw

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Penne

Time 4h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 cups water
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar (to cut acidity)
1 lb penne, uncooked

Steps:

  • For Meatballs-Mix all meatball ingredients together, make into tsp size balls, and place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until cooked and drain.
  • Put all sauce ingredients and meatballs in the crock pot and mix together.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.
  • Enjoy!

Ursula Stacks
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatballs are always a hit with my kids.


Sarie Nwadike
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I'm not a fan of Italian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were perfectly seasoned, and the sauce was light and flavorful.


zakayo njuguna
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This dish is a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I'll try making it with ground turkey next time.


Naden Amira
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the meatballs with tofu. It turned out really well! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the sauce perfectly.


shami Kek
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Susan Lloyd
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I substituted the red sauce with a white sauce. It turned out great! The meatballs were still delicious, and the white sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Archie Brace
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough. The sauce was also a bit bland.


KD Chad
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Life
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Zayn Baloch
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce.


Gujjar Usman Gujjar
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The meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste, but the sauce was excellent. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll reduce the amount of salt in the meatballs next time.


Maria Itz
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I love how versatile this recipe is! I added some chopped vegetables to the sauce, and it turned out great. This dish is definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Who is
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I'm a beginner in cooking, and this recipe was easy to follow. The meatballs were a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious.


daniel okafor
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll reduce the amount of chili flakes next time.


Better Boy
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I'm not a fan of red sauce, but I tried this recipe anyway and was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was light and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection.


Marma Parbazar
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the meatballs turned out dry. Not sure what went wrong.


Autumn Chartrand
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My family loved this dish! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again soon.


INTEGRITY OSAGHAE
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The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the red sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet! Definitely a keeper recipe.


K Bug
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This crock pot meatballs and penne in red sauce is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time during weekdays, and this dish allows me to have a delicious and hearty meal ready with minimal effort.