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Slow Cooker Ranch Meatballs and Pasta

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time6 mins
Total Time21 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 839kcal

Ingredients

For meatballs and pasta:

  • 12 oz. penne pasta
  • 2 lbs. frozen meatballs or use homemade
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 15 oz. diced tomatoes canned
  • 10 oz. diced tomatoes and green chilies canned
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 oz. ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

For homemade meatballs:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 large onion
  • ⅔ cup plain breadcrumbs

Instructions

For meatballs and pasta:

  • In the slow cooker, mix together the onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ranch dressing mix.
  • Stir in meatballs
  • Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Serve over penne, topped with cheese. 

For homemade meatballs:

  • Mix together the ground beef, egg, shredded onion and breadcrumbs.
  • Roll ground beef mixture into 1-1½ inch balls.

Nutrition

Calories: 839kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 896mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 6mg