Our 12 Best Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes

By Hayley Sugg
February 19, 2020
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Pasta can be a quick weeknight meal, but if you're wanting a rich, slow-cooked sauce or cuts of meat that have simmered until incredibly tender, you'll have to invest quite a bit more time. Get the best of both worlds, an easy family-friendly dinner and a satisfying dish, by cooking your pasta in the slow cooker. Start a batch of lasagna, macaroni and cheese, or even chicken Alfredo in the morning, and gather around a delicious dinner in the evening by using one of our dozen recipes.

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini

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

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Slow-Cooker Lasagna

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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.

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Smoked Paprika Goulash for the Slow Cooker

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

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone

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

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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

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

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Randy's Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

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

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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Alfredo

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"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."

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Best Italian Sausage Soup

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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.

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Chicken Chile Spaghetti

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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. 

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Cheesy Italian Tortellini

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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. 

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South-of-the-Border Mac and Cheese

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

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles

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

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