Here’s a hearty, family-style Slow Cooker Church Supper Spaghetti — the kind that’s easy to make in bulk, feeds a crowd, and tastes like something Grandma brought to the potluck.
🍝 Slow Cooker Church Supper Spaghetti
🍲 Ingredients:
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1.5 lbs ground beef (or 1 lb beef + 0.5 lb Italian sausage for more flavor)
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1 small onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 (24 oz) jars spaghetti sauce (or 1 large 45 oz jar)
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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12 oz spaghetti noodles, broken in half
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3 cups water (or use low-sodium beef broth for added flavor)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
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Grated Parmesan, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Brown the Meat
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef (and sausage, if using) with the onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Build the Sauce in the Crockpot
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Add the cooked meat to the slow cooker.
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Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (or HIGH for 2–3 hours).
3. Add the Noodles
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Stir in broken spaghetti noodles and 3 cups water.
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Push noodles down into the sauce so they’re covered.
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Cook on HIGH for 30–45 minutes, stirring once or twice to keep noodles from sticking.
4. Optional Cheese Finish
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In the last 10 minutes, sprinkle mozzarella on top. Cover and let melt.
5. Serve It Up
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Serve with Parmesan, garlic bread, and maybe a church lady’s salad.
🙌 Tips for Potluck Perfection:
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Use slow cooker liners for easy cleanup.
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Double the recipe in a 7- or 8-quart slow cooker.
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You can make the meat sauce a day ahead and refrigerate, then add noodles and water day-of.