Here are the ingredients for Slow Cooker Italian Dressing Pasta π (a simple, tangy, creamy-ish dump-and-go style recipe):
π Slow Cooker Italian Dressing Pasta β Ingredients
π Main ingredients
- 300β400 g pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs) (optional but common)
- 1 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (or fresh chopped tomatoes)
- 1 small onion (sliced or chopped)
- 2β3 cloves garlic (minced)
π§ Seasoning
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: chili flakes πΆοΈ
π§ Optional creamy upgrade
- Β½ cup cream or cream cheese
- Β½ cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella
πΏ Optional veggies
- Bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Spinach (add at the end)
π² Important cooking tip
- Pasta is usually cooked separately and added at the end, or cooked in the slow cooker only in the last 20β30 minutes with extra liquid.
π§ Result
You get a dish that is:
- Tangy from Italian dressing
- Savory and juicy
- Easy, low-effort
- Great for meal prep
If you want, I can give you the full step-by-step slow cooker method or a healthier high-protein version π