Here’s a simple, no-fuss slow cooker pasta recipe that turns out creamy and flavorful 🍝
🧀 Creamy Slow Cooker Pasta (One-Pot Style)
🛒 Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne or rotini work best)
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Brown the meat (if using)
Cook ground beef or sausage in a pan until browned. Drain excess fat. - Add to slow cooker
Combine meat (or skip for vegetarian), marinara, broth, garlic, and seasoning. - Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours. - Add pasta
Stir in uncooked pasta. Make sure it’s mostly covered in liquid.
Cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until pasta is tender. - Add cheese
Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover for 5 minutes until melted. - Serve
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if you have it.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Pasta
- Don’t add pasta too early — it can turn mushy.
- If pasta looks dry, add ¼–½ cup hot water or broth.
- For extra creaminess, stir in ½ cup heavy cream or cream cheese at the end.
If you tell me what ingredients you have, I can customize a slow cooker pasta recipe for you 😊
