Description

Indulge in this rich and flavorful Crock Pot Million Dollar Spaghetti, a decadent twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings. Layers of Italian sausage, creamy cheeses, and savory marinara sauce meld together in the slow cooker to create a truly comforting dish.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Spaghetti:

1 lb Italian sausage meat, casings removed
48 oz marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 lb spaghetti

For the Cheese Mixture:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

For Assembly:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Italian Sausage: In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage.
Prepare the Crock Pot: Pour half of the marinara sauce and water into the slow cooker.
Layer the Ingredients: Break half of the spaghetti noodles and place them in the pot, followed by the cooked sausage.
Make the Cheese Mixture: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Spread this mixture over the sausage.
Continue Layering: Add the remaining spaghetti, marinara sauce, and water to the pot.
Cook in the Crock Pot: Cover and cook on LOW for 2.5 hours.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella on top and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

You can customize the recipe by adding additional vegetables or herbs to the layers.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and reheated.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Crock Pot Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Spaghetti, Italian Sausage Pasta