Slow-Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
• 1 package (12 ounces) uncooked spaghetti
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch balls and place in the slow-cooker.
2. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and cover the slow-cooker. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
3. Break the spaghetti into thirds and add to the slow-cooker. Stir the spaghetti into the sauce and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The origin of spaghetti and meatballs is unknown but it's believed to have originated in the United States.
• The sauce used in spaghetti and meatballs is typically a marinara sauce, but other sauces such as Alfredo can be used.
• The traditional Italian way of eating spaghetti and meatballs is to serve the meatballs over the spaghetti, not mixed together.