doctored up crockpot meatballs (and pasta)
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.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
6 Hr
method
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yield
6 or more
Ingredients
- 1 bag 25.6 oz frozen italian style meatballs, preferred brand is mama lucia
- 2 jars your favorite spaghetti sauce
- 1 - orange pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
- 2 - shallots, chopped
- 1 can petite diced cut tomatoes, undrained
- 1/8 cup dry red wine, do not use sweet
- - your favorite pasta, cooked and drained
- - parmesan cheese, if desired
- 2 tablespoons butter
How To Make doctored up crockpot meatballs (and pasta)
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Step 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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Step 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. -
Step 3Serve over your favorite pasta, top with parmesan cheese.
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