Crock pot meatballs

My family loves meatballs. BBQ meatballs & Marinara sauced meatballs. Tonight, we had marinara sauced meatballs with penne rigate & a salad  for dinner. 


Another thing I love is my crock pot. Now, I am pretty sure that you will hear (read?) me say that I love a lot of things in my kitchen... But, I think I love my crock pot the most. It's my 'set it and forget it' gadget. If you don't already have one.. GET ONE! (I have two.. LOL!)  


Back to dinner..  I started the meatballs this morning, and let them cook in the crock pot in the marinara sauce most of the day. Our house smelled really really good :)  Twenty minutes before we were ready to eat, I started boiling the penne rigate pasta in salt water. Always boil your noodles in 'ocean water'.. they come out tasting very nice. (This is a restaurant secret btw *wink* ) 

Recipe:
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Egg
Bread Crumbs
Italian Seasonings
Marinara Sauce

Combine first four ingredients, then roll into balls (makes about 12 meatballs). Place in crock pot and pour marinara sauce over. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5. Serve over noodles of choice.

Happy Culinary Experiences!

~HeatherRenee