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Slow Cooker Meatball Marinara

Prep Time 20 minutes
Slow Cooker 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Author Alyssa Rivers
Servings 8 Servings
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Delicious and saucy meatball marinara that you cook in your slow cooker!

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian American
Keyword meatball marinara, slow cooker recipes

Ingredients

  • 3 cans italian stewed tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 1 tomato sauce 8 ounce
  • 4 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 pounds precooked meatballs I used Italian meatballs

Instructions

  1. Place italian stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, powdered garlic, italian seasoning, thyme, oregano, sugar and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until the sauce is smooth and ingredients are combined.
  2. In your crockpot, place meatballs on the bottom. Pour the marinara sauce on top of the meatballs.
  3. Cook on high for 4 hours and low for about 5-6 until meatballs are heated through.
  4. Serve over some hot pasta and enjoy. :)

Recipe Notes

Recipe Jamie Cooks it up

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Meatball Marinara
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 468mg20%
Potassium 726mg21%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 395IU8%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.