Most people associate slow cookers with stews, soups, and braises — but they're actually the perfect thing to make comforting pasta recipes in, too!
So we rounded up 14 of our favorite pasta recipes that are made in the slow cooker — from hearty lasagna to creamy mac 'n' cheese.
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1. Slow Cooker Baked Ziti
Just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it be. No need to boil the pasta separately.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Baked Ziti
2. Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo
Feel free to add broccoli florets to bulk this pasta up — just make sure you don't use frozen broccoli, which can make the sauce watery.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo
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3. Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This recipe uses two teaspoons of Cajun seasoning — but you can add more or less depending on how much spice you're looking for.
Get the recipe: Cajun Shrimp Pasta
4. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Gnocchi
Ok sure, gnocchi isn't technically a type of pasta, but this recipe is just too darn good to not include on this list.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Gnocchi
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5. Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
This recipe uses homemade meatballs that take only six ingredients to make, but you can use your favorite frozen brand to save yourself some time.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
6. Slow Cooker Vodka Bolognese Pasta
You'll have to cook the pasta separately, but we promise you it's worth the effort.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Vodka Bolognese Pasta
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7. Slow Cooker Lasagna
Sure, this might not have the crispy edges you get from a classic baked lasagna — but it's just as delicious without!
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Lasagna
8. Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Hearty, warm, and made with just a handful of pantry ingredients. What could be better?
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
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9. Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
The trick to making this mac 'n' cheese super creamy? A can of cheese soup. It might sounds weird, but it prevents the sauce from curdling during the long cooking process.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
10. Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Pasta
A generous amount of hot sauce gives this pasta a serious kick, but feel free to use less if spicy food isn't your thing.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Pasta
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11. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
FYI: This recipe has you brown the mushrooms and onions in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker, so plan accordingly.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
12. Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Piccata
Bright, lemony, and pleasantly briny thanks to the capers.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Piccata
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13. Slow Cooker Enchilada Orzo
Serve this pasta with fresh lime wedges, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream for the ultimate weeknight dinner.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Enchilada Orzo
14. Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Feel free to omit the chicken and use vegetable broth to make this recipe completely vegetarian.
Get the recipe: Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
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15. Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna
Pro tip: Stick to the ravioli you find in the frozen and refrigerated sections of the grocery store and avoid the dried varieties.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna
16. Crock Pot Italian Chicken Pasta
This recipe cooks the chicken in the sauce, then shreds it — but you can use shredded store-bought rotisserie chicken if you're short on time.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Italian Chicken Pasta
Looking for more recipe inspiration? Check out these posts:
• The 20 Easiest Crock Pot Chicken Dinners We Know
• 14 Wholesome Dump Dinners Your Whole Family Will Love
• Here Are 23 Comforting Crock Pot Recipes For Fall
