Slow Cooker Amish Sausage & Cabbage Pasta
Why You’ll Love This Amish Sausage & Cabbage Pasta:
This Slow Cooker Amish Sausage & Cabbage Pasta is the ultimate comfort food dinner simple, filling, and packed with nostalgic farmhouse flavor. Inspired by traditional Amish and Midwestern cooking, this one-pot meal combines smoky sausage, tender cabbage, and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich, savory broth.
It’s an easy slow cooker recipe that’s ideal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep, delivering big flavor with minimal effort. Just set it and forget it your kitchen will smell amazing, and your family will be asking for seconds.
Benefits of This Recipe:
Easy slow cooker meal minimal prep, maximum flavor
Budget-friendly ingredients simple pantry staples
Hearty & filling keeps everyone satisfied
Balanced comfort food protein, veggies, and carbs in one dish
Great for leftovers reheats beautifully
Perfect for cold weather warm, cozy, and nourishing
Ingredients (Serves 6):
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 small head cabbage, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp caraway seeds (optional, traditional Amish flavor)
8 oz pasta (egg noodles or rotini work best)
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the sliced sausage. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Add cabbage, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and caraway seeds if using.
Stir well to coat the cabbage with the flavorful liquid.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours, until cabbage is tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and add to the slow cooker.
Stir gently and let the pasta absorb the savory juices.
Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Variations & Tips:
Spicy twist: Use hot sausage or add red pepper flakes
Sausage swaps: Kielbasa or bratwurst work beautifully
Creamy version: Stir in ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese before serving
Vegetarian option: Skip sausage and add carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms
Serving ideas: Pair with homemade bread, biscuits, or a simple green salad
