Your slow cooker can do anything, even pasta! These all-in-one slow cooker pasta recipes are perfect for chilly nights.
16 Warm and Cozy Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes
Updated on Sep. 30, 2024
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Chili Mac and Cheese
Total Time
5 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings (4-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 447 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein.
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Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Total Time
4 hours
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This classic casserole is a rich and cheesy meatless main dish. I've never met anyone who didn't ask for a second helping. —Bernice Glascoe, Roxboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 502 calories, 28g fat (18g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
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Sausage Pasta Stew
Total Time
7 hours 35 min
Servings
8 servings (about 2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like chili, you'll enjoy my slow-cooker specialty packed with turkey sausage, pasta and vegetables. My family gobbles it up! It's not only tasty, but loaded with protein and low in fat. —Sarah Bowen of Upland, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 276 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1111mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 18g protein.
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Italian Shrimp and Pasta
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We like pasta with Italian tomato sauces, and this recipe is one we make often. It’s heavy on the shrimp and light on the pasta, and that’s the way we like it. We can remember when shrimp was unheard of in our budget, so I guess we’re making up for it now! —Frank Fader, Payson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 327 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.
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Meat Lover's Pizza Hot Dish
Total Time
3 hours 40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this hearty casserole for the men who help us out during harvesttime. Every year they say it’s the best—hands down. Throw in any pizza toppings your family likes—Canadian bacon, black olives and green peppers are some of our picks. —Brook Bothun, Canby, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 653 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1482mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 36g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Stuffed Shells
Total Time
4 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's no need to precook the shells in this simple pasta dish. It's almost like magic when you open the lid and find the deliciousness waiting in the slow cooker. Add garlic bread and you're golden! —Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
4 stuffed shells: 303 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
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Baked Ham Tetrazzini
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Rich, creamy pasta and cubed ham blend perfectly in this hearty meal for two. It’s a great way to use up leftover holiday ham. —Elvi Kaukinen, Horseheads, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 526 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 1550mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
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Spicy Sausage Fettuccine
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I once accidentally bought hot Italian sausage, but still wanted to find a way to use it. I tossed it in the slow cooker with mushrooms, tomatoes and wine, which helped to mellow out the heat. Now I buy the hot stuff on purpose! —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 448 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
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Meatball Tortellini
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined some favorite staples from our freezer and pantry to come up with this easy dish. It has few ingredients and little preparation. —Tracie Bergeron, Chauvin, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 408 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 1592mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 16g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Pizza Casserole
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. —Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 329 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We tweaked this family-friendly classic to work for the slow cooker. It's easy, wholesome and totally homemade!—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 393 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Bacon Mac and Cheese
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Jalapeno pepper adds an extra kick to this bacon mac and cheese, giving it great grown-up taste. I serve this comforting dish throughout the year.—Shelly Boehm, South Bend, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 438 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1106mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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Saucy Chicken & Tortellini
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This heartwarming dish is something I threw together years ago for my oldest daughter. When she's having a rough day, I put on the slow cooker and prepare this special recipe. —Mary Morgan, Dallas, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 437 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
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Country Bacon-Beef Mac and Cheese
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This extra-meaty mac and cheese is super easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it and I like to sneak in some veggies. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 591 calories, 36g fat (17g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 719mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein.
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Buffalo chicken is a favorite in our household. Combine it with pasta and
you have the ultimate comfort food. If you prefer less spicy food, the addition
of sour cream, ranch dressing and mozzarella provides a creamy texture and cooler flavor that nicely balances the spice in this buffalo chicken pasta dish. —Kathy White, Henderson, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 699 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1995mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 41g protein.
