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Home » Roundups » 25 Scrumptious Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes

March 29, 2018 By Sara 9 Comments

25 Scrumptious Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes

These slow cooker pasta recipes are comfort food classics like stuffed shells, spaghetti and meatballs, chili mac and lasagna that are all made in the crock pot. These recipes are perfect for a family meal with minimal work required!

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25 Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes

25 Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes

Busy days make deciding what to cook for dinner hard. Sports moms, dance moms, band moms, all types of moms know dinner time is a crazy time. Turn to your trusty crock pot to make dinner a breeze. Slow cooker pasta recipes are so simple and at times a lifesaver. We also love Slow Cooker Beef Stew on cooler nights.

Dinner time is often chaotic in my house! Each kid has something different going on and times are tight. This is just one reason why slow cooker pasta recipes are my favorite.  I love that I can toss it all together that morning or afternoon and let it cook until we are ready to eat. No more rushing at meal time to decide what to have and then end up having cereal. Although I am sure my kids like having cereal, I’d just prefer they have something healthier and more filling!

What are your favorite slow cooker pasta recipes? I’ve listed 25 of the best crock pot pasta recipes to get you started. This could be almost an entire month’s worth of dinner right here for you!

25 Scrumptious Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes

Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes including mac and cheese, chili mac, baked ziti and chicken alfredo.

  • Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
  • Slow Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle
  • Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
  • Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Chili Mac
  • Slow Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
  • Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
  • Crock Pot Italian Chicken Pasta
  • Slow Cooker Baked Ziti
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Can you boil pasta in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can cook pasta in a slow cooker. The key is to make sure the pasta is added at the end of the cook time so that it doesn’t absorb too much liquid and get mushy. Typically pasta is added to the slow cooker about 15-20 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes including pizza pasta, ravioli lasagna and stuffed shells.

  • Crock Pot Pasta
  • Pizza Crock Pot Pasta
  • Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta
  • Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna
  • Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Pasta
  • Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Lasagna
  • Garlic Butter Chicken and Pasta
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Pasta
  • Slow Cooker Stuffed Shells

Can you cook pasta ahead of time?

You can make many of these slow cooker pasta recipes in advance and reheat them before you plan to serve. Garnishes such as fresh herbs should be added after reheating the pasta. You can reheat the pasta by warming it in a pan on the stove, or using a microwave. Alternatively, you can use the “keep warm” function on your slow cooker at the end of the cooking time.

Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes such as butternut squash pasta, lasagna and pesto pasta.

  • Slow Cooker Taco Pasta (Recipe below!)
  • Crock Pot Pesto Stuffed Shells
  • Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Pasta
  • Slow Cooker Beer Mac and Cheese
  • Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Pasta
  • Slow Cooker Lasagna

This slow cooker taco pasta is a creamy and cheesy delight that tastes just like a taco! This is a real kid pleaser, my family requests it almost every week. You can serve your taco pasta as is, or top it with diced tomatoes, pico de gallo, diced avocado or sliced olives.

Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef I use 90% lean
1/2 cup finely diced onion
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 14-15 ounce can Mexican style diced tomatoes
4 ounces cream cheese cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces dry shell shaped pasta
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the onion and ground beef in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
Place the meat, onions, 1 cup of water, taco seasoning and can of tomatoes into a slow cooker; stir thoroughly.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
Uncover the slow cooker and add the cream cheese; stir until melted.
Add the pasta and cheddar cheese to the slow cooker and stir until well mixed.
Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with fresh tomatoes and cilantro, then serve.

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Comments

  1. brianne says

    March 31, 2018 at 4:32 am

    I just love pasta! These dishes look super yummy! I am definitely going to make a few of these!

    Reply
  2. Sammie Brakebill says

    March 30, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love cooking in the crock pot. Lots of delicious recipes here!

    Reply
  3. SHANNON Graham says

    March 30, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve tried cooking pasta in the slow cooker twice and failed miserably. Definitely need to try these out and see if it’s better.

    Reply
  4. Claudia Krusch says

    March 30, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    I’m saving it so I can try all of them! Pasta is one of my faves! Using the slow cooker seems like an amazing idea to get the perfect dish in those busy nights!

    Reply
  5. Amy desrosiers says

    March 30, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    I admit, I have never tried to make pasta in the slow cooker. Sounds like I should try it out soon!

    Reply
  6. Liz Mays says

    March 30, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    I really need to use my slow cooker for more recipes like these. They look really good and I love pasta!

    Reply
  7. Theresa says

    March 30, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    I haven’t pulled my crockpot out all year. This awesome recipe roundup is the perfect excuse to do so. I’m going to start with the mac and cheese and work my way down the list. Nom!

    Reply
  8. Colleen says

    March 30, 2018 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    I’m bookmarking this so I can eat them all! Pasta is my jam, and if I can do it with minimal-effort, slowcooker style, that’s even better!

    Reply
  9. Stacie says

    March 30, 2018 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    Set and forget pasta recipes sound like Heaven to me! My family and I are suckers for pasta, and I don’t love to cook. Score!

    Reply

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