Pasta is a favorite dish all over the world, so if you are a beginner in the kitchen, knowing how to cook pasta is a must. There are endless options when it comes to cooking pasta dishes. You can choose from a variety of noodles, sauces, meats, vegetables, and even herbs and spices to make your own. But if you’re just a beginner, you can try these crock pot pasta recipes to help get you started on your culinary journey. I’m sure everyone will approve!
Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatball Soup
What do you need:
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 3 cups of water
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce
- 2 1/2 cups frozen meatballs
- 1 cup angel hair pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Combine beef broth, water, spaghetti sauce, frozen meatballs, Parmesan cheese, and basil in a slow cooker. Stir, cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low heat. When ready, add the angel hair pasta and cook for 20 minutes on high heat.
Amazing bacon mac and cheese
What do you need:
- 10 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups of fusilli pasta
- 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese
- 2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Combine the eggs, fusilli pasta, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, evaporated milk, and whole milk in a slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce then top with crumbled bacon. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. When ready, lower heat and cook for 30 more minutes or until pasta is tender.
Chicken Pasta with Kick
What do you need:
- 1/2 kilogram boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups linguine pasta
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Place the chicken in a crock pot. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, tomato sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and dissolved cornstarch. To mix over chicken. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high heat. When done, add the pasta and heavy cream. Cook for an additional 45 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir before serving.
Learn these delicious crock pot pasta recipes and you’ll be a cooking pro in no time!