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Close-up of a bowl of meatball marinara pasta with vibrant colors and textures.

Easy 5-Ingredient Meatball Marinara Pasta Slow Cooker Recipe

This simple slow cooker recipe combines meatballs, marinara, and pasta for a hearty, cheesy meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs and Sauce
  • 1 pound frozen meatballs
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour marinara sauce over meatballs and add pasta and water, stirring gently.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until pasta is tender and meatballs are heated.
  4. Before serving, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and let it melt for 5-10 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick, satisfying family dinner with minimal ingredients.