doctored up crockpot meatballs (and pasta)
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As a really busy working mom, I'm always looking for ways to feed the kids something different, easy and delicious. The crockpot is so useful on busy nights. This dish is so flavorful and a twist on ordinary store-bought meatballs.
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(1 rating)
yield
6 or more
prep time
30 Min
cook time
6 Hr
Ingredients For doctored up crockpot meatballs (and pasta)
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1 bag25.6 oz frozen italian style meatballs, preferred brand is mama lucia
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2 jaryour favorite spaghetti sauce
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1orange pepper, chopped
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2 clovegarlic, crushed and chopped
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2shallots, chopped
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1 canpetite diced cut tomatoes, undrained
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1/8 cdry red wine, do not use sweet
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your favorite pasta, cooked and drained
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parmesan cheese, if desired
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2 Tbspbutter
How To Make doctored up crockpot meatballs (and pasta)
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1In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the pepper and shallots, salt and pepper to taste. Sautee about 7 minutes, until the vegis are translucent. Add the garlic and sautee for another 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
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2In a greased crockpot, add the frozen meatballs, pour the jarred sauce over top. Add the undrained, canned tomatoes, the wine and the sauteed vegis. Stir. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. -
3Serve over your favorite pasta, top with parmesan cheese.
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