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Crock Pot Pasta Recipes

Discover delicious and easy crock pot pasta recipes that save time and deliver rich, flavorful meals perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts
  • 1 jar Alfredo sauce
  • 2 cups Broth
  • 12 ounces Uncooked pasta (e.g., penne, rigatoni)
  • 1 jar Marinara sauce (for sausage pasta variation)
  • 2 pieces Italian sausage (for sausage pasta variation)
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese (optional for creamy pasta)
  • 1 cup Pesto (optional for flavored pasta)
  • 1 bunch Fresh herbs (e.g., basil, parsley)
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • to taste Vegetables (optional) (e.g., Zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes)

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing spoon
  • Optional add-ins
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Combine chicken breasts, Alfredo sauce, broth, and uncooked pasta in the slow cooker.
  2. For sausage pasta, substitute chicken and add Italian sausage with marinara sauce instead.
  3. Let cook on low for the recommended time; add dry pasta during the last 30-45 minutes.
  4. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  5. If making a creamy sauce, add cream cheese and fresh herbs in the last 30 minutes.
  6. For vegetarian options, include more vegetables, and use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.
  7. Serve hot and garnish with additional herbs or cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients to suit your family’s tastes.
Remember to adjust liquid quantities based on the type of sauce used to avoid a watery texture.
If you're using gluten-free or whole wheat pasta, add it later in the cooking process to prevent it from becoming mushy.
These meals can be frozen for future use; just make sure they cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
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