Easy Crockpot Meatball Penne: A Juicy Family Favorite Recipe
A delicious and simple recipe for making meatball penne in a crockpot that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In the crockpot, add the frozen meatballs and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the crockpot along with the provolone and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir everything together and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Easy Crockpot Meatball Penne, Meatball recipe, Family dinner