Slow-Cooker Wild Mushroom Pasta Alfredo with Walnuts

Health score
9%
Slow-Cooker Wild Mushroom Pasta Alfredo with Walnuts
130 min.
8
568kcal

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Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of our Slow-Cooker Wild Mushroom Pasta Alfredo with Walnuts, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, this recipe combines the earthy taste of wild mushroom agnolotti with a luscious Alfredo sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the slow cooker works its magic, melding together the savory notes of toasted walnuts, fresh grape tomatoes, and vibrant baby spinach. This dish not only satisfies your hunger but also offers a delightful balance of textures, from the creamy sauce to the tender pasta and the satisfying crunch of walnuts.

With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 2 hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to do all the hard work while you relax or attend to other tasks. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this pasta Alfredo is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Plus, with a generous yield of 8 servings, it’s an ideal choice for meal prepping or entertaining. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this comforting, gourmet dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 30 oz alfredo sauce 
  • 18 oz mushroom agnolotti pasta wild refrigerated
  • oz parmesan shredded
  • cups grape tomatoes 
  • cup walnut halves toasted
  • serving pepper freshly ground
  • cups baby spinach fresh
  • serving parmesan shaved

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Spoon 1 cup of the Alfredo sauce in bottom of slow cooker.
  2. Spread 1 package of the pasta over sauce. Top with 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, 2 cups of the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of the walnuts.
  3. Sprinkle with pepper. Repeat layers once. Top with 1 cup Alfredo sauce. Refrigerate remaining Alfredo sauce for another use.
  4. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours. Stir in spinach just before serving.
  5. Garnish individual servings with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories568kcal
Protein15.31%
Fat64.88%
Carbs19.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22
Glycemic Load
1.19
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.91695657502%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.4mg
Naringenin
0.51mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
1.02mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
1.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:568.07kcal
28.4%
Fat:41.18g
63.36%
Saturated Fat:17.56g
109.76%
Carbohydrates:28.29g
9.43%
Net Carbohydrates:24.84g
9.03%
Sugar:5.5g
6.11%
Cholesterol:125.94mg
41.98%
Sodium:1423.86mg
61.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.87g
43.74%
Vitamin K:79.06µg
75.29%
Vitamin A:2175.22IU
43.5%
Manganese:0.72mg
36.2%
Iron:5.01mg
27.83%
Calcium:264.86mg
26.49%
Phosphorus:200.25mg
20.03%
Vitamin C:14.61mg
17.71%
Copper:0.3mg
15.09%
Folate:55.86µg
13.97%
Fiber:3.46g
13.83%
Magnesium:51.06mg
12.77%
Potassium:341.42mg
9.75%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.19%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.67%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.29%
Selenium:4.9µg
7%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.41%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.66%
Vitamin B3:0.76mg
3.82%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.58%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.41%