Best 6 Slow Cooked Spaghetti And Meatball Soup Recipes

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Looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that's easy to make? Look no further than slow-cooked spaghetti and meatball soup! This delicious soup is packed with tender meatballs, hearty vegetables, and savory broth. And the best part is, it can be made in your slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it.

This recipe includes three different variations of the soup: classic, Italian wedding, and vegetable. The classic recipe features traditional spaghetti and meatballs, while the Italian wedding soup includes tiny meatballs and acini de pepe pasta. The vegetable soup is a lighter option that's packed with vegetables and lean ground turkey.

No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting soup. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a busy weeknight. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make a pot of this amazing soup!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW-COOKED MEATBALL SOUP



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As a mother, I try to sneak as many veggies into my daughter's diet as I can. This savory soup with meatballs and pasta does the trick. Best of all, the whole family loves it! -Kymm Wills, Phoenix, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (24 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
3/4 cup dry red wine or additional water
3/4 cup ditalini or other small pasta
4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place first 11 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender and flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Stir in pasta; cook, covered, on high until pasta is tender, 15-20 minutes. Discard bay leaf; stir in spinach until wilted. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL SOUP



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A couple of nights a week our family ends up eating in shifts because everyone is going every which way, all at the same time. Having a hearty soup simmering in the slow cooker is an easy way to give them all a warm meal. -Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup soft bread crumbs
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds bulk mild Italian sausage
SOUP:
4 cups beef stock
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
3 cups water
1 teaspoon dried basil
Parmesan rind, optional
8 ounces angel hair pasta, broken into 1-1/2-inch pieces
Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, mix bread crumbs and milk. Let stand 5 minutes; drain. Stir in eggs, cheese and seasonings. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until cooked through, 12-15 minutes., Transfer meatballs to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add stock, marinara sauce, water, basil and, if desired, Parmesan rind. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend., Discard Parmesan rind. Stir in pasta; cook, covered, on high until pasta is tender, 15-20 minutes longer. If desired, serve with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SPAGHETTI AND CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP



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Tomato soup meets spaghetti and meatballs in this one-pot, 30-minute crowd-pleaser. To keep chicken meatballs juicy and light, skip the bread crumbs (which can create dense or bland meatballs) and the browning (which can cause precious juices to evaporate). Instead, plop them into the simmering soup to cook through. Any juices they do release will be captured in the tomato soup, which is creamy from olive oil and Parmesan. Feel free to adapt this recipe to suit your preferences: Add chopped onion, crushed fennel seeds, dried oregano or chopped parsley or basil to the meat or the sauce. The pasta will absorb the soup as it sits, so it's a dish best eaten right when it's made.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground chicken or turkey
1 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 large egg
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional), plus more to taste
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
8 ounces spaghetti, broken roughly into thirds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, half the Parmesan, half the garlic, the egg and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir with your hands until combined. Using wet or oiled hands, roll into 12 to 14 meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter each). Meatballs will be very soft, but if they don't hold their shape, refrigerate until Step 3.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil, tomato paste, remaining garlic and the red-pepper flakes (if using) over medium. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is sizzling and fragrant and the oil is stained red, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, marinara sauce and 2 cups of water. Keep on medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Gently add the meatballs to the broth and stir to combine. Add the spaghetti. Simmer over medium, stirring gently and often, until the meatballs are cooked through and the pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. (Pasta will finish cooking from the heat of the soup). Turn off the heat, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and season to taste with salt and red-pepper flakes, if using. Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan and red-pepper flakes, if desired.

SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Using a mixture of uncased sausage and ground beef is the trick to achieving tender, flavorful meatballs without a lot of work or extra ingredients. These three-inch meatballs are oversize, so they can stay moist and tender after cooking for an extended period. This way, they also fit in the slow cooker in one layer, which helps them cook evenly. Choose any kind of turkey sausage you like best; sweet or hot Italian are both great choices. (Pork will work too, but will make the sauce a little oily.) Fear not, the spaghetti is cooked separately, so you can serve these meatballs over any long noodle for a traditional take, or spoon them over polenta or tuck them into hero rolls.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, meat, pastas, main course

Time 2h

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons dry red wine
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (about 1/2 bunch)
4 ounces grated Parmesan (1 to 1 1/4 cups), plus more for serving
1/2 medium onion, coarsely grated (about 1/3 cup)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound bulk fresh sweet or hot Italian turkey sausage
1 pound ground beef (10 to 20 percent fat)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh basil, plus more for serving
1 pound dried spaghetti, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, whisk together the tomato paste and red wine. In a bowl, stir together the panko, parsley, Parmesan, grated onion, eggs, milk, garlic, vinegar and red-pepper flakes. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper.
  • Add the sausage and ground beef to the panko mixture, and gently mix using your hands just until all the ingredients are uniformly combined. (Don't overmix, or you'll end up with tough meatballs.) Form the mixture into 7 (3-inch) gently packed meatballs, and place them in the slow cooker. (They should fit snugly in one layer.) Pour the crushed tomatoes all over the top of the meatballs, then add the basil sprigs to the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in boiling, salted water and drain. Increase the slow cooker heat to high. Using a slotted spoon, remove the meatballs to a bowl. Discard the basil sprigs from the sauce. If there is more oil on the surface of the sauce than you'd like, use a ladle to skim it off and discard it. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs back to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine. Serve the spaghetti and meatballs with more grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves for topping.

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL SOUP



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Enjoy this ready-in-20 minutes Italian soup made over stovetop using frozen cooked meatballs, ready-cut spaghetti and prepared spaghetti sauce, for dinner with friends!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups water
4 oz. (1 cup) uncooked ready-cut spaghetti (short curved pasta)
20 frozen cooked meatballs
1 (27 to 30-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add spaghetti and meatballs; cook about 10 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Do not drain.
  • Stir in spaghetti sauce. Cook until thoroughly heated. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1530 mg, Sugar 2 g

SLOW-COOKER SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS



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I've been cooking for 50 years, and this dish is still one that guests request frequently. It is my No. 1 standby recipe and also makes amazing meatball sandwiches. The sauce works for any type of pasta. -Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 pounds ground beef
SAUCE:
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese, pepper and salt; stir in eggs. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches over medium heat; drain., Place the first 5 sauce ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker; stir in garlic and seasonings. Add meatballs, stirring gently to coat. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours, until meatballs are cooked through., Remove bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker liner: This will make cleanup a breeze, especially if you're using ground beef or sausage in your meatballs.
  • Brown the meatballs before cooking: This will help seal in the juices and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Add some herbs and spices: This will help enhance the flavor of the soup. Some good options include garlic, onion powder, oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • Don't overcook the soup: The meatballs will become tough if they're cooked for too long.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooked spaghetti and meatball soup is a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti and meatballs. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and comforting soup that the whole family will love.

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