Pasta is a favorite dish worldwide, so if you’re a cooking beginner, 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, veggies 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 you get started with your cooking journey – everyone will surely approve!
Easy Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs Soup
What you need:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 cups 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
Mix together 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. When ready, stir in angel hair pasta and cook for 20 minutes on high.
Amazing Cheesy Bacon Macaroni
What you need:
- 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups fusilli pasta
- 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded 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 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 ingredients well. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. When ready, lower heat and cook for 30 minutes more or until pasta is tender.
Chicken Pasta With A Kick
What you need:
- 1/2 kilogram boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized 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 cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Place chicken in a crock pot. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, tomato sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and dissolved cornstarch. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high. When done, stir in pasta and heavy cream. Cook for 45 minutes more 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!
