🍝 Spinach and pasta in a Slow Cooker
This creamy spinach pasta is an easy slow-cooker meal—comforting, cheesy, and perfect for a simple dinner.
🧾 Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- 12 oz Pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 3 cups Spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups Chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked chicken or mushrooms
👩🍳 Instructions
- Add ingredients
- Place pasta, broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Cook
- Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or until the pasta is tender.
- Stir occasionally if possible.
- Add creamy ingredients
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Finish cooking
- Cook another 10–15 minutes until cheese melts and spinach softens.
- Serve
- Stir well and serve warm. Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top.
🍽️ Optional Add-Ins
- Grilled chicken for protein
- Mushrooms for extra flavor
- Sun-dried tomatoes for a Tuscan twist
💡 Tip: If the pasta absorbs too much liquid, add a little extra broth or cream before serving.
If you want, I can also give you a super popular “slow cooker creamy spinach Alfredo pasta” version that tastes like a restaurant dish but only takes a few ingredients. 🍝🌿
