Our 12 Best Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes

Creamy sauce, tender mushrooms, and hearty chicken, what's not to love?

Don't fuss with the preparation of lasagna when you get home from a long day. Instead just layer a few simple ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work for you.

"This was one of the best crockpot dishes I've ever had the pleasure of making, as well as eating!" says user mek48.

This soup is a stick-to-your-ribs vegetarian dish that features veggies, beans, and (of course) pasta.

You'll never pick up another box of macaroni after trying this ultra creamy and rich recipe.

"Yummy! Followed the recipe and it turned out fantastic," says reviewer janewise.

"Going to have to agree with everyone here and say the sauce was the real show stopper," says user lucyford. "Creamy and so full of flavor."

Sausage, pasta, and veggies simmer in a rich sauce of red wine with beef broth. Finish off the soup with a sprinkling of Parmesan and fresh herbs.

Spaghetti becomes extra decadent with the addition of creamy cheese along with sautéed peppers, onions, and garlic. To save time, some reviewers recommend using a rotisserie chicken. 

Simply sauté some sausage and ground beef before combining everything in the slow cooker to create an irresistible Italian dinner. For extra veggies, you can add an onion and some bell peppers to the pan while you brown the meat. 

This dressed up version of macaroni and cheese gets a little bite from the addition of greens chiles and chili powder. 

For when you're under the weather, or wanting a warming meal, this classic soup is here to meet all your needs.