Slow Cooker Sausage and Spaghetti Dinner Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Sausage and Spaghetti Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausage; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style crushed tomatoes (crushed tomatoes with basil); ⅓ cup red wine; 2 tablespoons tomato paste, whisked into 1/2 cups warm water; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; sea salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste; 1 lb spaghetti; parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet Italian sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 cup yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style crushed tomatoes (crushed tomatoes with basil)
⅓ cup red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste, whisked into 1/2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
sea salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb spaghetti
parmesan cheese, grated

1
Put all ingredients except spaghetti and cheese into slow cooker.
2
Cover, and cook on low for seven to eight hours.
3
Add a little more water if sauce gets too thick.
4
One half hour before serving, bring a large pot of water to boil and add salt.
5
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
6
While spaghetti is cooking, remove any oil that has accumulated on top of the sauce with a spoon and discard.
7
Remove sausages pieces from the slow cooker and cut them into thirds.
8
Ladle the sauce over the cooked pasta in a large bowl.
9
Arrange sausage pieces on top.
10
Have grated Parmesan cheese on the table for sprinkling.
11
Serve with a green salad and garlic bread.

109

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausage, 1 cup yellow onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style crushed tomatoes (crushed tomatoes with basil), and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Sausage and Spaghetti Dinner falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Sausage and Spaghetti Dinner

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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