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Crock-Pot Tomato & Spinach Pasta

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Crock-Pot Tomato & Spinach Pasta

This recipe for Crock-Pot Tomato & Spinach Pasta is packed with flavor & veggies. The family is going to love this easy recipe. Serve with garlic toast!

Crock-Pot Tomato & Spinach Pasta

Slow Cooker Tomato & Spinach Pasta

Italian sausage, tomatoes and spinach make for a flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for dinner any night of the week. Feel free to lighten up the recipe a little bit by using turkey Italian sausage for a little less fat and calories.

The pasta in this recipe is cooked on the stove-top according to the directions on the package of pasta until just al dente. Then the cooked pasta is added to the meaty sauce mixture right before serving. Cooking the pasta on the stove-top prevents the pasta from turning mushy.

On days that are particularly busy with my family I have had great success cooking the pasta ahead of time, draining it and cooling it under cold running water in the colander and then putting in a covered container in the refrigerator or a plastic gallon sized food storage bag. The pasta may stick together a little bit but will loosen up when mixed into the hot sauce in the slow cooker. And the sauce will warm up the pasta nicely.


Products Needed:

  • 4 Quart Slow Cooker
  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Colander
  • Large Stock Pot
  • Can Opener
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cheese Grater

Crock-Pot Tomato & Spinach Pasta

Special Diets

Low Sugar


Crock-Pot Tomato & Spinach Pasta

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Crock-Pot Tomato & Spinach Pasta

Crock-Pot Tomato & Spinach Pasta Recipe

This tasty pasta recipe is filled with sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes and spinach and is full of great flavor. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve with a side salad and some great crusty Italian bread!
4.72 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins
Course Entrée
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 661 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Sweet Italian Sausage
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion (Diced)
  • 1 Clove Garlic (Minced)
  • 28 Ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 10 Ounces Frozen Spinach (Thawed)
  • 16 Ounces Rotini Pasta (Cooked On The Stove-Top According To The Package Directions)
  • 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage, onion and garlic until meat is cooked and crumbled.
  • Drain excess fat off the meat and add everything to a 4 quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours.
  • 30 minutes prior to serving, add in spinach, cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese.
  • Switch to high, cover the slow cooker, and cook for 30 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 2240mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4950IU | Vitamin C: 27.2mg | Calcium: 540mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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Filed Under: Entrees, Fall Recipes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes Tagged With: 10 Ingredients Or Less, Canned Tomatoes, Cheese, Chopped Onion, Diced Canned Tomatoes, Diced Tomatoes, Frozen Spinach, Garlic, Ground Sirloin, Italian Seasoning, Low Sugar, Low Sugar CP Recipes, Mozzarella, Mozzarella Cheese, Onion, Pasta, Pork, Pork CP Recipes, Pork Sausage, Rotini, Rotini Noodles, Rotini Pasta, Salt, Sausage, Shredded Cheese, Spinach, Tomatoes

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Comments

  1. Vikki says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    This was soooo yummy! We made it Monday and it was even better the next day! Thanks for a great recipe!!

    Reply
  2. Kay says

    January 2, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    What size crock pot did you use for this recipe?

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    • Lady Katie says

      January 3, 2014 at 8:58 AM

      I used my 5 qt on this one.

      Reply
  3. Heather says

    March 2, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    do you think I could substitute mushrooms for the meat in this and it still work?

    Reply
    • Lady Katie says

      March 2, 2014 at 8:42 PM

      It would change the flavor, but I think it would work!

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    January 28, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Made this for dinner tonight, everyone loved it!
    Saving it to my recipe file for future dinners

    Reply
  5. Michelle Probst says

    June 6, 2017 at 9:47 PM

    This picture isn’t of Rotini pasta. Excited to make this tomorrow and see how the family likes it.

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      June 7, 2017 at 1:10 PM

      Hi Michelle, thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. This is one of our older recipes so I had to do a double check on the pasta in the picture. It is indeed rotini pasta…curly cue pasta (like pictured here on the Barilla Pasta website.

      Reply
  6. Trish says

    July 26, 2019 at 12:47 PM

    Would fresh baby spinach work for this?

    Reply
    • Crock-Pot Ladies says

      July 26, 2019 at 7:52 PM

      It should work just fine Trish!

      Reply
  7. Paula @ Mummy Vs Work says

    August 10, 2019 at 9:05 AM

    This sounds delicious, such a clever way of adding pasta to your slow cooker when you are ready to eat, I had never thought of doing it like this. Look forward to giving it a go!

    Reply
    • Crock-Pot Ladies says

      August 12, 2019 at 8:34 PM

      Hope you give it a try Paula!

      Reply
  8. Marie Munday says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:38 AM

    Thank you for this recipe and for the calculator to easily adjust the portions! If I cut it in half, will it dry out?

    Reply
    • Emilee @ CrockPotLadies says

      January 11, 2021 at 10:07 AM

      It should be fine. You could always add a little bit more broth/liquid if needed!

      Reply
  9. Krista says

    May 21, 2022 at 9:33 AM

    Can I make this without cheese?

    Reply
    • Crock-Pot Ladies says

      May 21, 2022 at 2:48 PM

      While we have not tested this recipe without cheese I think it may work Krista. If you try it out please come back and let us know how it worked out for you!

      Reply

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