Slow Cooker Sausage Pasta Bake
This deliciously creamy pasta is easy to make and totally flavorful! Cooks all day in the slow cooker for a tasty and nutritious dinner!
Servings 6 people
Calories 952kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta noodles
- 30 oz Alfredo sauce
- 4 oz about 2 chicken sausages
- 1 pound precooked sausage crumbles
- 1/2 cup packaged sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 packed cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup Italian shredded cheese blend
- 1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions, but cut the cooking time short by 1-2 minutes (just shy of al dente)
- Drain pasta well and add to slow cooker
- Cut sausage in half and slice halves about 1/4 inch thick
- Add cut sausage, sausage crumbles, sauce, tomatoes, and spinach to slow cooker
- Add 1/2 cup of each of the shredded cheese slow cooker
- Stir to combine well
- Sprinkle top with remaining cheese
- Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours or low for 5-7
Notes
- Precook the noodles, stopping just short of al dente
- Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days
Nutrition
Calories: 952kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 1957mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 3mg