This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish cottage cheese pork pasta is the kind of practical, comforting dinner that fits perfectly into a busy weeknight. Spooning cottage cheese over pork chops might sound a little unexpected at first, but it melts into a rich, creamy sauce as everything cooks low and slow, creating a simple meal with old-fashioned comfort-food appeal and hardly any hands-on work.
Serve this creamy pork and pasta with a crisp green salad, steamed green beans, or buttery peas to balance the richness of the sauce. A side of garlic bread or warm dinner rolls is also great for soaking up the extra creamy sauce, and if you want to round it out even more, roasted carrots or simple sautéed broccoli make easy pairings.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Cottage Cheese Pork Pasta
Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 boneless pork chops
2 cups cottage cheese
1 packet ranch seasoning mix, about 1 ounce
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 ounces
12 ounces egg noodles
Directions
1. Lightly coat the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray if desired. Arrange the pork chops in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and condensed cream of mushroom soup until well combined.
3. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the pork chops, covering the tops as much as possible. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until the pork is very tender.
4. Near the end of the cooking time, cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
5. Remove the pork chops and slice or shred them into bite-size pieces. Return the pork to the slow cooker and stir the sauce until smooth and creamy.
6. Add the cooked noodles to the slow cooker and toss gently to coat in the sauce. Serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Make it extra savory: If you want a deeper flavor, add a little black pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder to the sauce mixture before cooking. Even though the recipe keeps things very simple, a few pantry seasonings can make it taste even more homemade.
Swap the pasta: Egg noodles are especially nice here because they catch the creamy sauce well, but rotini, penne, or wide pasta shells also work. If you meal prep, keep the pasta separate until serving so it does not soak up too much sauce in the fridge.
Use chicken instead: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs can be used in place of the pork chops for a different version with the same creamy comfort-food feel. Just cook until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
Prevent overcooked noodles: For the best texture, always cook the pasta separately rather than adding it dry to the slow cooker. Stir it in right before serving so the finished dish stays creamy instead of overly thick.