Here’s a simple and tasty Spinach and Pasta recipe you can make in a slow cooker. 🍝🥬
🥬 Slow Cooker Spinach and Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry Pasta (penne, rotini, or shells work best)
- 4 cups fresh Spinach (roughly chopped)
- 2 cups Chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 cup Milk or cream
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the slow cooker
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add onion, garlic, chicken broth, and milk.
2️⃣ Add pasta and spinach
- Stir in dry pasta and half of the spinach. The spinach will wilt down during cooking.
3️⃣ Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours or on high for 1–1.5 hours.
- Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
4️⃣ Add cheese and remaining spinach
- About 15–20 minutes before the end, stir in cheddar, Parmesan, and remaining spinach.
- Cover and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the spinach is wilted.
5️⃣ Serve
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Optional: sprinkle extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes on top.
🍽️ Tips
- For a creamier pasta, add ½ cup more milk or a dollop of cream cheese.
- Can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
- Great with grilled chicken or sausage on the side for protein.
If you want, I can also give a “one-pot, no-boil, super creamy slow cooker spinach pasta” version that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
