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Slow Cooker Skinny Spaghetti

A lighter slow-cooker spaghetti made with lean turkey, whole wheat pasta, and marinara for an easy family meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey or optional ground beef
  • 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti broken into pieces
  • 25 ounces basil marinara
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground turkey, breaking it up with a fork, until it just loses its pink color.
  • Drain any excess fat from the cooked turkey, then transfer the turkey to the slow cooker.
  • Add the broken whole wheat spaghetti and the basil marinara to the slow cooker and stir to combine so the pasta is coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours (about 120–180 minutes) or until the spaghetti is al dente, checking near the shorter time to avoid overcooking.
  • Transfer to a platter or serve directly and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Slow Cooker

Notes

  • Use ground beef instead of turkey if preferred.
  • Break the spaghetti so it fits in the slow cooker and cooks evenly.
  • Check pasta at 2 hours to prevent it from becoming too soft.