Slow Cooker Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Savor the simplicity of these slow cooker meatballs in rich tomato sauce. It's a great recipe for those busy weeknights and the flavors will appeal to all the family.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Slow Cooker Minimum 5-Quart
Ingredients
- 36 Ounces meatballs frozen
- 2 Teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ Teaspoon onion powder
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Can tomato sauce 29 Ounces, no salt added
- salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- parmesan cheese freshly shredded
- basil, parsley or oregano freshly chopped
Instructions
- Add the frozen meatballs to your slow cooker.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours or until the meatballs are hot in the center.
- Stir to mix and then serve hot with parmesan cheese and/or chopped herbs if liked.
Notes
If serving as a meal: If you're having the meatballs with noodles or mashed potatoes as a full meal, you might want to have more sauce, so add another small or regular can of tomato sauce to the mixture.
Watch the salt levels: I recommend choosing a low sodium tomato sauce, as the meatballs can be salty. It’s best to add salt (only if needed) at the end of cooking, especially if you're using regular tomato sauce, in case the dish doesn't need extra salt.
If using fresh homemade meatballs: The cooking time might be nearer to 4 to 6 hours if you’re using fresh meatballs rather than frozen (already cooked) ones. To make sure they’re done, check the internal temperature is at least 160°F.
Watch the salt levels: I recommend choosing a low sodium tomato sauce, as the meatballs can be salty. It’s best to add salt (only if needed) at the end of cooking, especially if you're using regular tomato sauce, in case the dish doesn't need extra salt.
If using fresh homemade meatballs: The cooking time might be nearer to 4 to 6 hours if you’re using fresh meatballs rather than frozen (already cooked) ones. To make sure they’re done, check the internal temperature is at least 160°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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