Slow cooker italian sausage meatball soup

Cutlets and meatballs

1 pound ground Italian sausage 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Soup Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup mini pasta 10 ounces baby spinach