Our 10 Best Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes

Pasta can be a quick weeknight meal, but if you want 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 our best recipes.

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.

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 reviewer mek48.

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. “This crockpot mac and cheese is creamy, comforting, and takes just moments to assemble in a slow cooker,” says recipe creator Cathy P. “Great for large family gatherings and to take to potluck dinners.”

Daria’s Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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“This is a delicious stroganoff recipe. It’s very easy and very tasty, using round steak along with mushrooms, onions, and chives,” says recipe creator DARIA K. “Try serving it over hot, buttered noodles.”

Easy Sausage, Peppers and Onions with Elbows

“I’ve made this recipe before but in a skillet, so I was excited to see it done in a crock pot,” says reviewer newivi. “What a time saver! This is a family favorite of ours.”

Randy’s Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

“A fantastic way to enjoy lasagna without all the fuss! I thought using frozen ravioli already filled with cheese instead of layering layers of noodles and cheese would make a great dish so easy,” says recipe creator RandyOSU. “It all comes together.”

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Alfredo

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“I came up with this Alfredo chicken recipe with ingredients on hand, and it instantly became a family favorite!” says recipe creator TLSmith. “You can even make it using low-sodium, fat-free, or reduced-fat ingredients, and it still has a wonderful flavor.”

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.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini

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“I don’t usually like chicken, but I am sold on this recipe! It really is falling-apart tender, and the flavor is awesome,” says reviewer tinazim. “This is going into my regular rotation.”

Ranch and Bacon Chicken with Penne Pasta

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“This bacon and ranch chicken pasta is so very good! I came up with this one night when I had all was chicken to cook,” says recipe creator Bonnie36117. “Hope you enjoy this as much as our clan did!”

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