Name: Slow Cooker Creamy Spaghetti Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic salt; 3 (24 ounce) pasta sauce; 1 pound spaghetti noodles; ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated or powdered); 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese; 14 ½ ounces chicken broth

This Slow Cooker Creamy Spaghetti is what pasta dreams are made of. And moms, because it is such an easy and quick family dinner, that everyone is sure to love.

Spaghetti is one meal my whole family will eat and this Slow Cooker Creamy Spaghetti is my favorite way to make it!

Between my love of spaghetti and my obsession for my slow cooker this was the perfect dinner.The best part? Most of these ingredients are probably already in your kitchen cabinets and the noodles cook right in the slow cooker (no need to cook the noodles beforehand).

If you have picky eaters, this slow cooker spaghetti is perfect. Try the Instant Pot version here!

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Add your own favorites to this Slow Cooker Creamy Spaghetti:

I also love this recipe, because you can add any other spaghetti favorites as well.

My husband likes to add mushrooms and ground turkey sausage, for a little extra flavor.

I like to top mine with extra olives and cheese.

You could also add in vegetables if you are trying to get really sneaky.

Sometimes I add a few bits of zucchini squash, for more texture, and they taste amazing in this spaghetti recipe.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Spaghetti Recipe

5 from 2 votes

If you have picky eaters, this slow cooker spaghetti is perfect. It is the perfect dish for any picky eater (even husbands). You can’t go wrong with a classic homemade dish, full of flavor and simple to make.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

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Ingredients

Equipment

Instructions

Brown Italian sausage in a medium skillet on stove top until completely cooked through. Season sausage with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Drain excess grease and set aside.
Pour one jar of pasta sauce in the bottom of slow cooker. Break all spaghetti noodles in half and place on top of sauce.
Pour browned sausage over noodles and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
Cut cream cheese into bite-sized pieces and place on top of cheese. Pour another jar of pasta sauce over cream cheese.
Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on high for 3 hours. After 3 hours, remove lid and stir contents of the slow cooker. Pour in the last jar of pasta sauce and can of chicken broth.
Replace lid and cook another hour on low or until ready to serve.

Notes

Sometimes I add a few bits of zucchini squash, mushrooms and other veggies for more texture, and they taste amazing in this spaghetti recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 359 kcal · Carbohydrates: 35 g · Protein: 16 g · Fat: 16 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Cholesterol: 39 mg · Sodium: 879 mg · Potassium: 287 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 48 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 120 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American, Italian

Course: Main Course

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Questions & Reviews

Julie Evink says:

This looks so amazing! Can't wait to try it! Love using the slow cooker :)

lmk26 says:

has anybody ever tried using those slow cooker liners? They're reminiscent of the old oven roasting bags, but (obviously) for your slow cooker. Just wondering how/if they work. Sure seems as if it would eliminate a lot of time for cleanup.
Thanks

Rick& Amy says:

Could you make this with ground hamburger instead of Italian sausage? my family is not big on sausage.

Dianna says:

Wow, this looks great but 3 jars of pasta sauce and only one pound of pasta. Does this feed a lot of people?

Bobbi J says:

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Bobbi J says:

I just seen it feed 10 - 12 so u could cut it in half but then you'd have odd amts or half cans.

Bobbi J says:

I've never tried them but have seen a lot of ppl saying they do and that they like them. Would be a lot easier clean up and that's what we're always searching for lol

Sun Valley Homestead says:

Looks delicious. My family will love it.

Crystal says:

Have you tried to freeze leftovers? Or would the noodles be mush?

Maryn says:

hi there! I made this recipe tonight. It looks great, but there's just one thing that I should have been smart enough to figure out myself in the first place. Make sure the noodles are coated entirely in sauce or they'll burn.

Andrea says:

Have you ever tried this with a sliced sausage like andouli (sp)? or a pre-cooked sliced sausage? I am just wondering if it would turn out well.

KYbluiiii says:

i've used them and they are GREAT! makes clean up so easy.

Six Sisters says:

Hi Andrea!

I have never tried that, but I think it would be amazing! Let us know if you do!

Six Sisters says:

Hi!

It would definitely be fine with ground hamburger! Hope you like it!

Six Sisters says:

Hi Crystal!

I haven't tried to freeze them but I think it would work just fine! Let us know if you try it!

KrisDot says:

There are only 2 in my family who would eat this, so this is a very large recipe for us, but it sounds like something they'd love. How would you recommend 'halving' this? Just like it is only halved?

Six Sisters says:

Hi KrisDot!

I would just cut it exactly in half as it is or even in thirds. If you cut it in thirds then you would only need 1 jar of spaghetti sauce rather than 1 1/2 if you cut the recipe in half. Hope you like it!

Bobbi J says:

well isn't that a kick in the teeth... thanks

Bobbi J says:

pretty much what I said in my comment u deleted. don't know why u did that.

Pam Reynolds says:

Can you put everything in the crockpot and cook on low all day? This looks great but I'd have to be home to cook it.

Six Sisters says:

You would need to be sure to brown the meat before putting everything in the slow cooker, but other than that I am sure it would be fine! -The Six Sisters

susiemangolinie says:

Oh my goodness, my kids love spaghetti but never get to have it because it is my least favorite book. I have never found a spaghetti I actually liked until now, it was so good! I cut the recipe in half and substituted the sausage with a variety of veggies. I love your site!

Faye Davis says:

Your creamy spaghetti recipe looks wonderful.

Faye

emilyandtylerglover says:

I can't wait to try this out! I love spaghetti and my crock pot!! Going to add it to next weeks menu!
If you want a delicious spaghetti casserole recipe try out my recipe for Spaghetti Amore!

http://emilyandtylerglover.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/give-me-some-more-spaghetti-amore/

Samantha says:

I love this recipe. It's so easy and I just assembled it in 3 minutes. My husband is in the Army and his schedule is always changing; this allows me to just throw it together and it will still be warm for him when he comes home. I added some fresh garlic and spices as well. I know he will love it!! :)

Anne says:

I love those crockpot liners! They save a lot of time in the cleanup. I usually end up with a quarter size spot in the bottom of the pot after I remove the liner. I can deal with that with a quick swipe with a paper towel. No more having to soak or scrub!

Rachel says:

Can I use Vegetable Broth? It's all I have in my pantry!!!

Cyd says:

You can almost always directly substitute one for the other, and the result should still taste just fine, just a tad different.

Beth says:

I also have recently started using these and wondering why I haven't sooner. It takes care of most of the clean up for me. Just a quick wash of any broth that might have came through.( sometimes I don't take it out perfectly) I'm adding this recipe to my try list. I have a question though if making this for four people how much cream cheese do I use?

Cyd says:

This recipe serves 10-12 people. If you are making it for 4 people, just cut the recipe in half.

kathy says:

I am going to make this today but was wondering instead of cream cheese can half and half or heavy cream be substituted? thanks!

Teresa says:

If I cook this on low all day do I just need to add all 3 jars of sauce at once and then stir when I get home (11 hours later) and add the broth then? I have such a hard time finding long cooking recipes that don't dry out but I really think my family would love this one! Love your site!

Cyd says:

We haven't substituted the cream cheese with anything, so not sure what the results would be.

leslie says:

I absolutely LOVE them. They are so helpful when it comes to the clean-up. They don't melt or make the food taste any different!

Leslie says:

11 hours is a little long. I put everything in and it was done after 4 hours on low. I think if you were to leave it in that long it would burn on the sides and start to stick to the sides :( I still had to add some hot water at the end because it was very sticky. I guess that's why we are suppose to wait to add the broth huh? I might have used too much noodles too :( dosn't matter though because despite my trial and errors..... I have to say that it was very yummy!!!! My family ate it up, spaghetti is one of our household favorites! and this recipe is very tasty!!

glenn says:

Yes. They have worked well for me.

Patti says:

we have a vegetarian in the house.... can this be made with out meat at all? or maybe with the Morning Star Farms "Crumbles"?

Sharon Lurie says:

I made this tonight. I had used reduced fat cream cheese and whole wheat pasta. It didn't come out as creamy as I thought. I don't know if my modifications were the cause. I just added extra reduced fat cream cheese and it turned out well. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Cyd says:

You would be fine leaving out the meat. This is one of those recipes you could throw in whatever meat you want (or don't want). Hope this helps. :)

Karen Scott says:

Yes, I use crock pot liners every time I bring out one of my slow cookers. I also use roasting liners for the large roasting pans. Easy clean up and doesn't affect taste of the food. Be careful when stirring, if you tear the bottom, it's back to scrubbing. Amazon.com has pan liners you can use in slow cookers (fits even 6 quart size) and can also be used as oven roasting bag. Love them!!

Delia says:

So we decided to make this on Wednesday.... and I wasn't keeping my hopes up 'cuz for some reason its a hit or miss for me when I cook. But as we speak, the boyfriend brought home the ingredients and we're making it again, LOL. We looooooved it! I tweaked it the first time only because we didn't have all the right ingredients (I didn't have jars of the same sauce, I ended up using Trader Joe's vodka sauce in the bottom, and mixing in marinara with burgundy wine and I forget what else. Anyway, who cares? It was delicious and I fully expect this to be a 5 star recipe, not 1.5???

Cyd says:

Hi Delia, So glad it all worked out for you. Just to let you know our rating system is not working correctly. So thanks for the sweet comment! Have a terrific day.

Becky says:

I have been looking for good crockpot pasta recipes...this looked perfect! It turned out really tasty too! Thanks!!

Christina says:

This looks great! Do you think that I could keep the entire recipe amounts the same except for the sauce? I only have 1 big jar of 45oz sauce which is one jar short. Will it come out too dry or sticky? Could I add a little more broth or water? Thanks!

Maria says:

yummy spaghtti..my all time favourite.. try this delicious recipe http://rice.ind.in/lemon-rice-recipe/

Cyd says:

We have only made it with 3 jars, and that is why it's so creamy. I think 2 jars should still work. Just watch it closely while in the slow cooker. If it's looking too dry, just add some liquid.

Marie says:

Trying this tonight. Do you happen to know the calorie count? Thanks!

jj says:

Has anyone tried other pasta besides spaghetti? I only have penne and rotini in the pantry.

Cyd says:

Any pasta will work great for this recipe!

Melissa says:

Could I add mushrooms and onions

Cyd says:

Hi Melissa, You could definitely add mushrooms and onions to this spaghetti! Sounds delicious!

Evangeline Kelly says:

Can you freeze? making tonight?only two of us...

Cyd says:

This should freeze fine in an airtight freezer container.

Evangeline Kelly says:

Thank you?

Shelby says:

Have you ever tried cooking this recipe on low for 8 hours? I would love to put this in before I go to work!

Cyd says:

Hi Shelby. It's hard to know if it would be too long of a cooking time if you cooked it on low for 8 hours. You could try it on a day you are home to experiment, then you would know if it would turn out while you were at work.

Jo says:

This is very tasty! One exception noodles are doughy after 2.5 cook time....any suggestions?

Momma Cyd says:

You could cook just until your noodles are cooked through. You slow cooker may be hotter and cook faster. Since the sausage is already cooked, you just need the spaghetti noodles cooked through and everything heated through.

Hatleys says:

Hands down, the BEST spaghetti EVER! Thank you for a yummy recipe!

marg says:

I use the bags all the time. Truly a time saver when it comes to cleanup.

Deborah Dickinson says:

Never did hear about your special crock pot that has medal liner for cooking on stove. What brand please?

Momma Cyd says:

This slow cooker will let you cook on the stove top/oven and then finish off in the slow cooker. Here is the link: https://amzn.to/3QHALn5

Michelle says:

My husband's favorite spaghetti now!!!

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Julie Evink says:

This looks so amazing! Can't wait to try it! Love using the slow cooker :)
lmk26 says:

has anybody ever tried using those slow cooker liners? They're reminiscent of the old oven roasting bags, but (obviously) for your slow cooker. Just wondering how/if they work. Sure seems as if it would eliminate a lot of time for cleanup.
Thanks
Rick& Amy says:

Could you make this with ground hamburger instead of Italian sausage? my family is not big on sausage.
Dianna says:

Wow, this looks great but 3 jars of pasta sauce and only one pound of pasta. Does this feed a lot of people?
Bobbi J says:

This comment has been removed by the author.
Bobbi J says:

I just seen it feed 10 - 12 so u could cut it in half but then you'd have odd amts or half cans.
Bobbi J says:

I've never tried them but have seen a lot of ppl saying they do and that they like them. Would be a lot easier clean up and that's what we're always searching for lol
Sun Valley Homestead says:

Looks delicious. My family will love it.
Crystal says:

Have you tried to freeze leftovers? Or would the noodles be mush?
Maryn says:

hi there! I made this recipe tonight. It looks great, but there's just one thing that I should have been smart enough to figure out myself in the first place. Make sure the noodles are coated entirely in sauce or they'll burn.
Andrea says:

Have you ever tried this with a sliced sausage like andouli (sp)? or a pre-cooked sliced sausage? I am just wondering if it would turn out well.
KYbluiiii says:

i've used them and they are GREAT! makes clean up so easy.
Six Sisters says:

Hi Andrea!

I have never tried that, but I think it would be amazing! Let us know if you do!
Six Sisters says:

Hi!

It would definitely be fine with ground hamburger! Hope you like it!
Six Sisters says:

Hi Crystal!

I haven't tried to freeze them but I think it would work just fine! Let us know if you try it!
KrisDot says:

There are only 2 in my family who would eat this, so this is a very large recipe for us, but it sounds like something they'd love. How would you recommend 'halving' this? Just like it is only halved?
Six Sisters says:

Hi KrisDot!

I would just cut it exactly in half as it is or even in thirds. If you cut it in thirds then you would only need 1 jar of spaghetti sauce rather than 1 1/2 if you cut the recipe in half. Hope you like it!
Bobbi J says:

well isn't that a kick in the teeth... thanks
Bobbi J says:

pretty much what I said in my comment u deleted. don't know why u did that.
Pam Reynolds says:

Can you put everything in the crockpot and cook on low all day? This looks great but I'd have to be home to cook it.
Six Sisters says:

You would need to be sure to brown the meat before putting everything in the slow cooker, but other than that I am sure it would be fine! -The Six Sisters
susiemangolinie says:

Oh my goodness, my kids love spaghetti but never get to have it because it is my least favorite book. I have never found a spaghetti I actually liked until now, it was so good! I cut the recipe in half and substituted the sausage with a variety of veggies. I love your site!
Faye Davis says:

Your creamy spaghetti recipe looks wonderful.

Faye
emilyandtylerglover says:

I can't wait to try this out! I love spaghetti and my crock pot!! Going to add it to next weeks menu!
If you want a delicious spaghetti casserole recipe try out my recipe for Spaghetti Amore!

http://emilyandtylerglover.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/give-me-some-more-spaghetti-amore/
Samantha says:

I love this recipe. It's so easy and I just assembled it in 3 minutes. My husband is in the Army and his schedule is always changing; this allows me to just throw it together and it will still be warm for him when he comes home. I added some fresh garlic and spices as well. I know he will love it!! :)
Anne says:

I love those crockpot liners! They save a lot of time in the cleanup. I usually end up with a quarter size spot in the bottom of the pot after I remove the liner. I can deal with that with a quick swipe with a paper towel. No more having to soak or scrub!
Rachel says:

Can I use Vegetable Broth? It's all I have in my pantry!!!
Cyd says:

You can almost always directly substitute one for the other, and the result should still taste just fine, just a tad different.
Beth says:

I also have recently started using these and wondering why I haven't sooner. It takes care of most of the clean up for me. Just a quick wash of any broth that might have came through.( sometimes I don't take it out perfectly) I'm adding this recipe to my try list. I have a question though if making this for four people how much cream cheese do I use?
Cyd says:

This recipe serves 10-12 people. If you are making it for 4 people, just cut the recipe in half.
kathy says:

I am going to make this today but was wondering instead of cream cheese can half and half or heavy cream be substituted? thanks!
Teresa says:

If I cook this on low all day do I just need to add all 3 jars of sauce at once and then stir when I get home (11 hours later) and add the broth then? I have such a hard time finding long cooking recipes that don't dry out but I really think my family would love this one! Love your site!
Cyd says:

We haven't substituted the cream cheese with anything, so not sure what the results would be.
leslie says:

I absolutely LOVE them. They are so helpful when it comes to the clean-up. They don't melt or make the food taste any different!
Leslie says:

11 hours is a little long. I put everything in and it was done after 4 hours on low. I think if you were to leave it in that long it would burn on the sides and start to stick to the sides :( I still had to add some hot water at the end because it was very sticky. I guess that's why we are suppose to wait to add the broth huh? I might have used too much noodles too :( dosn't matter though because despite my trial and errors..... I have to say that it was very yummy!!!! My family ate it up, spaghetti is one of our household favorites! and this recipe is very tasty!!
glenn says:

Yes. They have worked well for me.
Patti says:

we have a vegetarian in the house.... can this be made with out meat at all? or maybe with the Morning Star Farms "Crumbles"?
Sharon Lurie says:

I made this tonight. I had used reduced fat cream cheese and whole wheat pasta. It didn't come out as creamy as I thought. I don't know if my modifications were the cause. I just added extra reduced fat cream cheese and it turned out well. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Cyd says:

You would be fine leaving out the meat. This is one of those recipes you could throw in whatever meat you want (or don't want). Hope this helps. :)
Karen Scott says:

Yes, I use crock pot liners every time I bring out one of my slow cookers. I also use roasting liners for the large roasting pans. Easy clean up and doesn't affect taste of the food. Be careful when stirring, if you tear the bottom, it's back to scrubbing. Amazon.com has pan liners you can use in slow cookers (fits even 6 quart size) and can also be used as oven roasting bag. Love them!!
Delia says:

So we decided to make this on Wednesday.... and I wasn't keeping my hopes up 'cuz for some reason its a hit or miss for me when I cook. But as we speak, the boyfriend brought home the ingredients and we're making it again, LOL. We looooooved it! I tweaked it the first time only because we didn't have all the right ingredients (I didn't have jars of the same sauce, I ended up using Trader Joe's vodka sauce in the bottom, and mixing in marinara with burgundy wine and I forget what else. Anyway, who cares? It was delicious and I fully expect this to be a 5 star recipe, not 1.5???
Cyd says:

Hi Delia, So glad it all worked out for you. Just to let you know our rating system is not working correctly. So thanks for the sweet comment! Have a terrific day.
Becky says:

I have been looking for good crockpot pasta recipes...this looked perfect! It turned out really tasty too! Thanks!!
Christina says:

This looks great! Do you think that I could keep the entire recipe amounts the same except for the sauce? I only have 1 big jar of 45oz sauce which is one jar short. Will it come out too dry or sticky? Could I add a little more broth or water? Thanks!
Maria says:

yummy spaghtti..my all time favourite.. try this delicious recipe http://rice.ind.in/lemon-rice-recipe/
Cyd says:

We have only made it with 3 jars, and that is why it's so creamy. I think 2 jars should still work. Just watch it closely while in the slow cooker. If it's looking too dry, just add some liquid.
Marie says:

Trying this tonight. Do you happen to know the calorie count? Thanks!
jj says:

Has anyone tried other pasta besides spaghetti? I only have penne and rotini in the pantry.
Cyd says:

Any pasta will work great for this recipe!
Melissa says:

Could I add mushrooms and onions
Cyd says:

Hi Melissa, You could definitely add mushrooms and onions to this spaghetti! Sounds delicious!
Evangeline Kelly says:

Can you freeze? making tonight?only two of us...
Cyd says:

This should freeze fine in an airtight freezer container.
Evangeline Kelly says:

Thank you?
Shelby says:

Have you ever tried cooking this recipe on low for 8 hours? I would love to put this in before I go to work!
Cyd says:

Hi Shelby. It's hard to know if it would be too long of a cooking time if you cooked it on low for 8 hours. You could try it on a day you are home to experiment, then you would know if it would turn out while you were at work.
Jo says:

This is very tasty! One exception noodles are doughy after 2.5 cook time....any suggestions?
Momma Cyd says:

You could cook just until your noodles are cooked through. You slow cooker may be hotter and cook faster. Since the sausage is already cooked, you just need the spaghetti noodles cooked through and everything heated through.
Hatleys says:

Hands down, the BEST spaghetti EVER! Thank you for a yummy recipe!
marg says:

I use the bags all the time. Truly a time saver when it comes to cleanup.
Deborah Dickinson says:

Never did hear about your special crock pot that has medal liner for cooking on stove. What brand please?
Momma Cyd says:

This slow cooker will let you cook on the stove top/oven and then finish off in the slow cooker. Here is the link: https://amzn.to/3QHALn5
Michelle says:

My husband's favorite spaghetti now!!!