Slow Cooker Cheesy Spirals
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Slow Cooker Cheesy Spirals, a creamy, melty pasta dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This recipe combines tender rotini pasta with a rich medley of cheeses—cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan—creating a velvety sauce that’s infused with the warm flavors of garlic, paprika, and butter. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, this one-pot wonder cooks the pasta to perfection while the cheeses melt into a luscious, creamy blend. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color, it’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights, potlucks, or family dinners. With minimal prep time and maximum cheesy goodness, this dish proves that comfort food and convenience can go hand-in-hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Spiral pasta (rotini)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Add the spiral pasta and 4 cups of water to the slow cooker and stir to ensure the pasta is evenly distributed.
Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and distribute them over the pasta.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the pasta and cream cheese.
Pour the heavy cream over the cheese and pasta mixture.
Add the unsalted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the slow cooker.
Stir all the ingredients together gently to combine, then spread the mixture out evenly in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 1 hour, stirring halfway through to ensure the pasta cooks evenly and the cheeses melt smoothly.
After 1 hour, reduce the setting to low and continue cooking for an additional 30–60 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick and creamy.
Stir well before serving to ensure the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 239.2 g | 307% | |
| Saturated Fat | 145.3 g | 726% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 716 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 7197 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.9 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 142.3 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3211 mg | 247% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 601 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
