Crockpot Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta

Transform weeknight dinners with this unbelievably easy and incredibly creamy garlic butter pasta, made entirely in your slow cooker. It’s a fuss-free meal that brings rich, comforting flavors to your table with minimal effort.

Prep

10 min

Cook

3 hr

Total

3 hr 10 min

Makes

6-8

Ingredients

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• 1 pound (450 g) uncooked penne pasta
• 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
• 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
• 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. 01

   In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the uncooked penne pasta, chicken broth, whole milk, butter pieces, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir gently to ensure the pasta is mostly submerged.

2. 02

   Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-5 hours, stirring once halfway through, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker.

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