10 Crazy Good Crock-Pot Pasta Recipes for Fast & Fabulous Dinners

Is it me, or is there no un-busy time of year? I know the winter holidays usually take that honor, but no matter when it is, things always seem hectic. For me, that means my Crock-Pot is working overtime. I love throwing in the ingredients for a dish and forgetting about it until dinnertime, and some of my favorite staples revolve around pasta.

It took me a while to get used to the idea that pasta could be cooked (and cooked well) in a Crock-Pot, but once I did, it opened a whole new world of delicious and easy dinners. Following are 10 easy pasta dishes you can make in your slow cooker that your whole family will love.

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Mac & Cheese

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Gooey, yummy goodness, this Crock-Pot Mac & Cheese is a surefire hit every time.

Lasagna

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Tomato sauce layered with cheese, noodles, and spices, this Crock-Pot Lasagna recipe is about as good as it gets.

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

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This Buffalo Chicken Lasagna recipe is a great twist on the original.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

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Using pre-made meatballs and jarred sauce, this Crock-Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe truly couldn't be any easier.

Spinach Manicotti

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This Slow Cooker Spinach Manicotti recipe is so delicious no one will stop to consider that they're eating their spinach.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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Creamy and delicious, this Crock-Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is one kids love.

Pizza Pasta

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Forget delivery, this Slow Cooker Pizza Pasta dish combines the best of both pizza and pasta.

Pasta E Fagioli Soup

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If you like the version served by the Olive Garden, you'll like this Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup.

Baked Ziti

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This Crock-Pot Baked Ziti recipe is perfect any night.

Pasta Primavera

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This Slow Cooker Pasta Primavera dish screams spring with a host of delicious and nutritious vegetables.