Slow Cooker Church Supper Spaghetti

Here’s a classic Slow Cooker Church Supper Spaghetti recipe — perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort. It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and ideal for potlucks or community gatherings.

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🍝 Slow Cooker Church Supper Spaghetti

🕒 Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 4–6 hrs | Serves: 8–10

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and Italian sausage)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 jars (24 oz each) spaghetti sauce

• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

• 1 cup water or beef broth

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 lb dry spaghetti noodles, broken in half

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

• Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. Brown the meat:
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute. Drain excess fat.

2. Transfer to slow cooker:
   Add the cooked meat mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water/broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook:
   Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.

4. Add pasta:
   About 30–40 minutes before serving, stir in dry spaghetti (make sure the noodles are submerged in sauce). Continue cooking on HIGH until noodles are tender.

5. Add cheese (optional):
   Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top, cover, and cook for another 5–10 minutes until melted.

6. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with garlic bread and salad for a full meal.

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✅ Tips:

• Stir once or twice after adding pasta to prevent clumping.

• You can substitute whole wheat or gluten-free pasta, adjusting the cooking time slightly.

• For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add mushrooms, zucchini, or lentils.

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