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Easy 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Curried Cauliflower Pasta
2026-02-10 09:29 UTC by Martha McKinnon

This easy crock pot curried cauliflower pasta is one of those simple, comforting meals that comes together with just a handful of pantry ingredients and very little effort.

I love recipes like this because the slow cooker does most of the work, and the flavors have time to meld without needing constant attention. The cauliflower becomes tender and absorbs the warm curry spices, while the tomatoes create a lightly saucy base that coats the pasta beautifully once everything is stirred together.

It’s hearty, satisfying, naturally budget-friendly, and easy to adjust depending on what you have on hand. Exactly my kind of weeknight dinner.

I’ve shared many simple slow cooker meals over the years, and you can find more favorites in my collection of Weight Watchers slow cooker recipes.

Curried Cauliflower Pasta garnished with cilantro on a white plate.

Why I Love This Recipe

It uses simple, inexpensive ingredients I usually have on hand.
This is one of my favorite meatless slow cooker dinners, and I have shared more WW-friendly vegetarian recipes here as well.
The slow cooker makes it hands-off and low stress.
Cauliflower adds bulk and satisfaction without adding lots of Points.
Curry powder brings big flavor with very little effort.
It’s easy to customize with different pasta shapes or extra veggies.
If you enjoy easy slow cooker meals like this one, you may also like some of my most popular slow cooker recipes.

cauliflower, curry powder, diced tomatoes, frozen peas, dried pasta

Ingredients and Simple Substitutions

Cauliflower – A medium head, cut into bite-size pieces. Frozen cauliflower florets work too.
Canned diced tomatoes (undrained) – Use plain, fire-roasted, or no-salt-added depending on preference.
Frozen peas – Add sweetness and color. You can swap in frozen green beans or chickpeas.
Curry powder – Use a good-quality curry powder and adjust to taste. Mild or hot both work.
Short pasta – Any chunky shape like penne, rotini, shells, or farfalle works well.
Salt and pepper – Season to taste at the end.

How Many Calories and WW Points?

According to my calculations, each serving has 285 calories.

To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)

How to Make Crock Pot Curried Cauliflower Pasta Step by Step

Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4–6 quart
Servings: 4
Serving Size: ¼ of the recipe (about 1-½ to 2 cups, depending on cauliflower size)

cauliflower florets, peas, curry powder, diced tomatoes in crockpot.

Step 1: Add vegetables and seasoning

Place the cauliflower, diced tomatoes (with their juice), frozen peas, and curry powder into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.

Step 2: Slow cook

Cover and cook until the cauliflower is tender to your liking:

HIGH: 2–2½ hours
LOW: 3–4 hours

Step 3: Cook the pasta

When ready to serve, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain well.

Step 4: Combine and season

Stir the cooked pasta into the cauliflower mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

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curried cauliflower pasta garnished with cilantroon a white plate shot from above

Easy Crock Pot Curried Cauliflower Pasta

This easy crock pot curried cauliflower pasta is one of those simple, comforting meals that comes together with just a handful of pantry ingredients and very little effort.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cauliflower pasta curry, curried pasta with cauliflower, slow cooker curried cauliflower pasta

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings servings

Calories 285kcal

Author Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen peas
2 teaspoons curry powder
8 ounces short cut pasta such as ziti, penne, bowties, fusilli, etc.
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the cauliflower, tomatoes, peas and curry powder in the crockpot. Stir to combine. Cover and cook until the cauliflower is done to your liking, about 2 to 2.5 hours on HIGH or 3 to 4 hours on LOW.
When ready to serve, cook the pasta according the to package directions. Drain and stir into the cauliflower mixture.

Notes

Servings: 4

Serving Size: ¼ of the recipe (about 1½–2 cups, depending on cauliflower size)

WW Points: 5

Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4–6 quart

Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)

7 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition

Recipe Source: 5-Ingredient Vegetarian Gourmet by Nava Atlas

Recipe Notes and Variations

A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything nicely
Add chickpeas or lentils for extra protein
Stir in a splash of light coconut milk or plain yogurt for creaminess
Finish with fresh cilantro or parsley if you have it

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