Description
Tender, sauce-soaked meatballs topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, offering a comforting weeknight dinner that requires minimal hands-on effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz frozen fully cooked Italian-style meatballs
- 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Pour marinara sauce and water into the slow cooker; stir in oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add frozen meatballs to the sauce, pushing them down so they are partially submerged.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours until meatballs are hot and sauce is bubbling.
- Turn off heat, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and let sit covered for 5-10 minutes to melt.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot over pasta or with bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.