Description
A creamy, hands-off pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights. Rich garlic and Parmesan flavors meld with tender noodles in your slow cooker—no standing over a stove required.
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz penne or bowtie pasta
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 2 minutes, drain
Transfer pasta to crockpot
Add garlic, butter, Parmesan, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and oregano
Stir well
Cook on low for 2.5-3 hours until pasta is tender
Notes
Use penne or farfalle (bowtie) for best sauce retention
Milk works as a lighter alternative to cream
Leftovers stay fresh in airtight containers for 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 150
- Category: dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg