Crockpot Spaghetti and Pesto Meatballs Recipe

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Crockpot Spaghetti and Pesto Meatballs is a Italian main course recipe that takes about 4h 30m from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 7 ingredients across 5 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 450 kcal with roughly 23 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic and primal.
Transfer the browned meatballs to a crockpot and pour in 2 cups beef broth. Cover and cook for 4 hours on low, spooning the broth over the meatballs occasionally to keep them moist.
While the meatballs simmer, spiralize the 2 zucchinis into noodles. When you're ready to serve, take about 1/4 cup of the hot broth from the crockpot and add it to a large pan over high heat.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 450kcal | 23% |
| Fat | 38g | 54% |
| Carbohydrate | 4g | 2% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Celery | May contain |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Gluten | Free from |
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| 3g |
| 3% |
| Fibre | 1g | 3% |
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| Protein | 23g | 46% |
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| Sodium | 829mg | 35% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Crustaceans | Free from |
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| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.