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15 Easy Crockpot Pasta Recipes (Creamy, Cheesy & Weeknight-Ready)

ByFoodarshia

Let’s be real — some nights you want pasta, but you absolutely do not want to babysit a boiling pot of water, sauté garlic, or pretend you enjoy scrubbing pans afterwards. That’s exactly where easy crockpot pasta recipes save your sanity. The slow cooker basically turns into your personal chef, making your pasta creamy, cheesy, saucy, and ridiculously comforting while you do literally anything else.

I swear, there’s something magical about letting pasta simmer low and slow. The noodles soak up the sauce, the flavors get cozy, and you get that dreamy, restaurant-style texture with zero effort. Ever wondered why pasta tastes better when you barely worked for it? IMO, that’s the universe rewarding us. 🙂

Alright, let’s kick off with the first recipe!

1. Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This dish is what I call peak comfort food — creamy, garlicky, cheesy, and so easy it practically cooks itself. The pasta absorbs the sauce as it cooks, giving you that rich, velvety texture without lifting more than a finger.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini work great)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

  1. Add uncooked pasta, broth, cream, garlic, butter, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Stir everything so the pasta is coated.
  3. Cook on High for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add Parmesan and stir until creamy.
  5. Taste and season as needed.
  6. Serve warm with parsley.

Ever notice how Parmesan has this superpower to make any sauce feel fancy? This is weeknight pasta with weekend energy.

2. Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Pasta

This recipe hits that perfect spot between pasta night and taco night — and honestly, who doesn’t want that? It’s beefy, cheesy, slightly spicy, and ridiculously satisfying. Plus, the crockpot does all the heavy lifting.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (browned)
  • 12 oz pasta shells
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro for topping

Instructions

  1. Add browned beef, onions, tomatoes with chiles, taco seasoning, broth, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 3–4 hours.
  3. Add pasta and milk, then cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in both cheeses until melted and creamy.
  5. Garnish with cilantro.

Tell me why taco seasoning makes everything taste amazing? This one is cozy, cheesy, and dangerously addictive.

3. Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

This one is pure comfort — creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta without standing over a stove. It’s rich, satisfying, and honestly tastes like something you’d get at a cozy Italian spot.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz fettuccine or penne
  • 3 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • Fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts, cream, broth, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred or slice it, and return it to the sauce.
  4. Add uncooked pasta and stir.
  5. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
  6. Stir in Parmesan until creamy.
  7. Serve with parsley.

Ever wondered why Alfredo tastes even better when it cooks slowly? The flavors get richer, the sauce gets thicker, and the whole thing feels like a warm hug.

4. Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

If you love lasagna but hate the layering, the baking, and the cleanup (so basically… all of it), this recipe gives you all the same flavors with none of the effort. It’s cozy, cheesy, tomatoey, and ridiculously easy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (browned)
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil for topping

Instructions

  1. Add browned meat, marinara, broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and seasonings to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 4–5 hours.
  3. Add broken lasagna noodles and cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan.
  5. Spoon ricotta on top when serving.
  6. Add fresh basil.

Isn’t it wild how this tastes exactly like lasagna but takes 95% less effort? Total weeknight win.

5. Crockpot Baked Ziti

This is the lazy-person version of baked ziti — no boiling pasta, no baking dishes, no stirring over a hot stove. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, the cheese melts beautifully, and the whole thing tastes like comfort in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz uncooked ziti or penne
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add pasta, marinara, broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Stir until pasta is coated.
  3. Cook on High for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  5. Stir until everything is creamy and melted.
  6. Garnish with basil.

Why does this taste like you spent hours making it? The crockpot does all the work — you just show up for the cheesy goodness.

6. Slow Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Pasta

If you love spinach-artichoke dip (and honestly, who doesn’t?), this pasta turns that flavor into a full-blown creamy, cheesy dinner. It’s rich without being heavy and feels fancy even though you barely lifted a finger.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie)
  • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Add pasta, artichokes, spinach, broth, milk, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Stir everything gently to combine.
  3. Add cream cheese in small dollops.
  4. Cook on High for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until creamy and melted.
  6. Serve warm.

Tell me why spinach + artichoke always feels like the most elite duo? This pasta is creamy, cozy, and ridiculously satisfying.

7. Crockpot Chicken Pesto Pasta

This pasta is fresh, bright, and so ridiculously easy that it should honestly be illegal. The chicken becomes tender, the pasta cooks perfectly in the broth, and the pesto melts into the creamiest, dreamiest sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Cherry tomatoes & basil for serving

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the crockpot.
  4. Add uncooked pasta and stir.
  5. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in pesto, cream, and Parmesan.
  7. Serve with tomatoes and basil.

Ever notice how pesto instantly turns any meal into a “wow, I’m fancy” moment? This one is creamy, fragrant, and ridiculously easy.

8. Slow Cooker Pizza Pasta

If your brain ever goes “I want pizza… but also pasta,” this recipe swoops in like a hero. It’s cheesy, saucy, packed with pepperoni, and tastes exactly like a cozy pizza-night moment — but forkable.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (rigatoni or penne)
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (browned)
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add browned meat, onion, bell pepper, marinara, broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 3–4 hours.
  3. Stir in uncooked pasta and pepperoni.
  4. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  6. Serve hot.

Why does pizza-flavored anything work every single time? This pasta tastes indulgent but takes almost no effort.

9. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

If you love the spicy, tangy comfort of buffalo chicken, this pasta will instantly become your new obsession. It’s creamy, bold, and has that perfect kick — without being overwhelming.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Green onions for serving

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, broth, buffalo sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the sauce.
  4. Add uncooked pasta.
  5. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in cream cheese and cheddar until melted and creamy.
  7. Serve topped with green onions.

Why does buffalo sauce make everything taste instantly exciting? This pasta brings all the flavor of wings — without the mess.

10. Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

This pasta is creamy, spicy, smoky, and ridiculously flavorful — basically everything you want when you need a meal with attitude. The Cajun seasoning brings the heat, and the Alfredo sauce keeps things silky and rich.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz penne
  • 3 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley for topping

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, cream, broth, garlic, butter, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it.
  4. Add uncooked pasta and stir.
  5. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in Parmesan until creamy.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley.

Ever notice how Cajun seasoning makes everything feel instantly bold? This pasta is spicy, creamy, and a total flavor bomb.

11. Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Pasta

This slow cooker stroganoff is creamy, cozy, and wildly easy — basically the kind of dinner that makes you feel like you have your life together. The beef turns tender, the mushrooms soak up all the flavor, and the pasta cooks right in that rich sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin strips
  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

  1. Add beef, onions, mushrooms, broth, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender.
  3. Stir in uncooked egg noodles.
  4. Cook on High for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway.
  5. Add sour cream and heavy cream, stirring until silky.
  6. Serve with parsley.

How does stroganoff always manage to taste fancy with zero effort? The crockpot does the slow magic — you just enjoy the creamy goodness.

12. Slow Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

This recipe tastes like something you’d order at a cute little Italian bistro — except you made it at home, effortlessly. The sun-dried tomatoes add sweetness and richness, the chicken turns tender, and the sauce becomes creamy and luxurious.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz penne or rotini
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, broth, cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the sauce.
  4. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  7. Serve with basil.

Isn’t it wild how sun-dried tomatoes instantly make a dish taste gourmet? This pasta is creamy, tangy, and ridiculously crave-worthy.

13. Crockpot Chicken Marsala Pasta

This pasta gives you that restaurant‑level, slightly fancy-feeling Marsala flavor… with almost zero effort. The mushrooms soak up all that garlicky wine sauce, the chicken turns ridiculously tender, and the pasta ties everything together into one creamy, dreamy bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Marsala wine (or extra broth if preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic, Marsala wine, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3 hours.
  3. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it.
  4. Add uncooked pasta.
  5. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy.
  7. Serve with parsley.

Ever notice how Marsala sauce makes everything feel instantly elegant? This slow cooker version gives you all the comfort with none of the hassle.

14. Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

This pasta is warm, cozy, and tastes like the grown‑up version of classic tomato pasta — smooth, creamy, and bursting with fresh basil flavor. It’s one of those effortless dinners that somehow feels extra comforting.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half‑and‑half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp sugar (balances the acidity)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh basil for serving

Instructions

  1. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, garlic, butter, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 3–4 hours.
  3. Stir in uncooked pasta.
  4. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  6. Serve topped with basil.

Why does tomato + basil always feel like the definition of comfort? This crockpot version is silky, rich, and totally weeknight‑friendly.

15. Crockpot Cheeseburger Pasta

This recipe is pure comfort food chaos — in the best way possible. Think creamy mac-and-cheese energy mixed with the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger. It’s rich, beefy, cheesy, and unbelievably satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (browned)
  • 12 oz pasta shells
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Dill pickles (optional but so good)

Instructions

  1. Add browned beef, broth, milk, ketchup, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Cook on Low for 3–4 hours.
  3. Stir in uncooked pasta.
  4. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until melted and creamy.
  6. Top with diced pickles if you’re feeling bold.

Is it pasta? Is it a cheeseburger? Honestly, it’s the best of both worlds — pure comfort in a bowl and dangerously easy to love.

Conclusion

And that wraps up these 15 easy crockpot pasta recipes — all creamy, cheesy, cozy, and perfect for those weeknights when you want something delicious without playing chef. Isn’t it wild how the slow cooker turns basic ingredients into magic while you’re off living your life? Seriously, pasta night has never felt so effortless.

Whether you’re craving something spicy, extra-cheesy, veggie-loaded, or straight-up indulgent, this list gives you a week (or two) of foolproof dinners that don’t need babysitting. FYI, once you start making pasta in the crockpot, you’ll never look at boiling water the same way again. 🙂

So pick your favorite, toss everything in, and let the slow cooker do its thing. Dinner will taste like you spent hours — even though you absolutely didn’t.

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