Pasta is a favorite dish around the world, so if you are new to cooking, knowing how to cook pasta is a must. There are countless options for 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 slow cooker pasta recipes to help start your culinary journey - surely everyone will approve!
Easy spaghetti and meatball soup
What do you need:
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 3 cups of water
- 3 cups of spaghetti sauce
- 2 1/2 cups frozen meatballs
- 1 cup angel hair pasta, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
Combine beef broth, water, spaghetti sauce, frozen meatballs, Parmesan and basil in a slow cooker. Stir, cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours over low heat. When you are ready, stir in the angel hair pasta and cook for 20 minutes over high heat.
Mac and cheese and bacon
What do you need:
- 10 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups of fusilli pasta
- 2 cups grated smoked cheddar cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of 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 the crumbled bacon. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Cover and cook 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. When you are ready, lower the heat and cook for 30 more minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Chicken pasta with a kick
What do you need:
- 1/2 kilogram boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cup linguine pasta
- 1 cup of 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 slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, tomato sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and dissolved cornstarch. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook 3 to 4 hours on high power. When finished, stir in the pasta and heavy cream. Cook 45 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Stir before serving.
Learn these delicious slow cooker pasta recipes and you'll be a cooking pro in no time!