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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Meatballs

Recipe time
4 Hr 50 Min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60g) tomato paste 
  • 3 tbsp. water 
  • 1 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs 
  • ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped 
  • 1 cup (100g) Parmesan, grated 
  • ½ medium onion, coarsely grated  
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 
  • 2 tbsp. milk, whole or plant based 
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped 
  • 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 
  • 1 tsp. red-pepper flakes (chili flakes)
  • Âľ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 lb. (450g) lean ground pork, 5% fat 
  • 1 lb. (450g) lean ground beef 10% fat 
  • 2x 14 oz. (400g) cans chopped tomatoes 
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil, plus extra for serving 
  • 1 lb. (450g) spaghetti, dried 
Prep Time:
20
Minutes

Directions

Cook Time:
270
Minutes
  1. In the base of a slow cooker, whisk together the tomato paste and water. 
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, grated onion, eggs, milk, garlic, vinegar and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper. 
  3. Add the ground pork and beef to the panko mixture and combine using your hands. Form into walnut sized meatballs and place them gently into the slow cooker. Cover the meatballs with the chopped tomatoes and add the basil sprigs. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours. 
  4. When ready to serve, cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packaging. 
  5. Increase the slow cooker heat to high, transfer the meatballs to a bowl and discard the basil. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  6. Add the meatballs back into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine. Serve with some grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. 
  1. VEGAN
    V
  2. VEGAN
    V
  3. VEGATARIAN
    VT
  4. VEGATARIAN
    VT
  5. HIGH PROTEIN
    HP
  6. HIGH PROTEIN
    HP
  7. GLUTEN FREE
    GF
  8. GLUTEN FREE
    GF
  9. LOW CARB
    LC
  10. LOW CARB
    LC
  11. CONTAIN NUTS
    N
  12. CONTAIN NUTS
    N
  13. DAIRY FREE
    DF
  14. DAIRY FREE
    DF
  15. MEAL PREP
    MP
  16. MEAL PREP
    MP

Nutritional Information

Per Serving
  1. Macro Nutrients

  2. Protein
    33
    g
  3. Fats
    21
    g
  4. Carbs
    54
    g
  5. Calories
    548

Micro Nutrients

Magnesium
.21
Potassium
.75
Sodium
1.3g
Total servings
8
Servings