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Slow Cooker Ranch Meatballs and Pasta

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time6 hrs
Total Time6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 3 to 4
Calories: 842kcal

Ingredients

For meatballs and pasta:

  • 6 oz. penne pasta
  • 1 lb. frozen meatballs or use homemade
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 15 oz. diced tomatoes canned
  • 4 oz. tomato sauce
  • ½ 1 oz. ranch dressing mix
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded

For homemade meatballs:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 onion small, shredded
  • ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs

Instructions

For meatballs and pasta:

  • 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:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, shredded onion and breadcrumbs.
  • Roll ground beef mixture into 1-1½ inch balls.

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 842kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 7mg