Whether you need an appetizer or an entree, these easy Crock Pot Italian Meatballs deliver loads of flavor!
You really need to add these savory, flavor packed Crock Pot Italian Meatballs made with frozen meatballs to your week!
Kimberly writes: "Made these and put on hoagie rolls with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Whole family, including picky kids, loved it!"
I love how you can serve up this Easy Crockpot Recipe so many different ways. It’s really versatile, and that makes it so easy to tweak and to personalize based on what you’re in the mood for.
Want a meatball sub? Want a pasta dinner with meatballs? Craving Italian food like you can’t believe? Things are about to get really tasty!
These perfectly seasoning slow cooked Italian meatballs made in a rich tomato sauce are absolutely divine. I’m confident your whole family is going to love them. My family sure did!
So go grab your Crock Pot and let’s get the easiest dinner you’ll make all week started. Preparing frozen meatballs in the crockpot with spaghetti sauce is as easy as it gets…
Crock Pot Italian Meatballs
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Crock Pot Italian Meatballs Ingredients:
You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Italian Meatballs in your slow cooker!
- Frozen Cooked Meatballs
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Tomato Pasta Sauce
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Dried Rosemary {How to Dry Rosemary}
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Basil {How to Dry Basil}
How Long Do I Cook Frozen Meatballs In A Crock Pot In Sauce?
For this Easy Meatball Recipe there’s no need to thaw or brown your meatballs before cooking. Simply add the meatballs and sauce to your Crock Pot. Stir well, set your desired cooking temp, place the lid on top… and walk away!
If you cook on High heat, the meatballs will be done in 2 hours. If you cook on Low heat, the meatballs will be done in 4 hours. Easy peasy!!
How to Make Crockpot Italian Meatballs:
It’s actually SO easy to make Italian Meatballs in your slow cooker! Here’s what you’ll do…
- Mix Pasta Sauce, Onion Powder, Oregano, Basil & Rosemary in bowl.
- Add Meatballs and Sauce Mixture to Crockpot, and stir well
- Cook covered in Crockpot
- Sprinkle with Mozzarella Cheese for final 15 minutes of cooking
- Serve on Hoagie buns or over cooked Pasta & ENJOY!
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Kimberly writes: “Made these and put on hoagie rolls with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Whole family, including picky kids, loved it!”
Crock Pot Italian Meatballs!
Ingredients
- 26 oz. Frozen Cooked Meatballs {use store bought or Homemade Cooked Frozen Meatballs}
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 24 oz. Classico Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce {1 jar}
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Rosemary
- 1 tsp. Oregano
- 1 tsp. Basil
Instructions
- Add Meatballs and Sauce mixture to Crock Pot, stir well, and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours, covered.
- Sprinkle Mozzarella Cheese over top for final 15 – 20 minutes.
- Serve on Hoagie buns or over cooked Pasta. Enjoy!
What You’ll Need To Make These Crock Pot Italian Meatballs:
5 – 6 quart Crock Pot
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Kristin Clark says
I made this recipe last week for my family, and am making is again tomorrow with thawed frozen Italian meatballs. This recipe was delicious, and tasted homemade, unlike most pre-bought frozen meatballs!
I was going to make this tonight, but wanted to cook them on low from frozen, but it wouldn’t get done until after 9:30 pm and I’m out of freezer space! Should I still slow cook them on low for 4 hours thawed?
Heidi says
Hi Kristin ~ I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the Italian Meatballs! If cooking the pre-cooked meatballs from a thawed state, you can definitely shorten the cook time. Hope that helps!
Jenna T. says
Do you have to thaw the frozen meatballs before putting them in the crockpot?
Heidi says
Hi Jenna ~ no thawing is necessary… you can put them in frozen. 🙂
Lita Watson says
Your dish’s color looks so amazing! Cooking this dish on low won’t make any change in texture and flavor, will it? How long will it take to finish the dish when it’s cooked on low?
Heidi says
Thank you, Lita! The dishes are Fiestaware. 😉
You can definitely cook the meatballs on the LOW setting. Cook for 4 hours on LOW, then the additional 15 – 20 minutes to let the cheese melt. Enjoy!!