Looking for an easy, comforting pasta dinner with minimal effort? These 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Jumbo Shells combine tender pasta shells, rich marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and water for a simple, cheesy meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) dry jumbo pasta shells
- 24 oz (680 g) marinara or pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Add the Pasta
Place the dry jumbo pasta shells evenly into the slow cooker.
- Add the Marinara Sauce
Pour the marinara or pasta sauce evenly over the shells, making sure the sauce reaches throughout the pasta.
- Add the Mozzarella
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Add the Water
Pour 2 cups of water into the slow cooker.
- Combine
Gently stir the ingredients so the sauce and water are distributed around the pasta shells.
- Slow Cook
Cover the slow cooker and cook until the jumbo shells are tender and fully cooked and the cheese has melted into the sauce.
- Serve
Gently stir the finished pasta and serve hot while the mozzarella is melted and creamy.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the pasta shells are surrounded by the sauce and liquid so they cook evenly.
- Avoid over-stirring the shells to help keep them intact.
- For the best texture, check the pasta toward the end of cooking.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
Until the jumbo shells are tender and fully cooked
Servings
4–6 servings
Course
Dinner