Description
This Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Pasta is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender ground beef, savory seasonings, and creamy cheeses come together with pasta for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Pasta:
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Drain excess grease and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Cook on low for 4–5 hours.
- Add Pasta: Thirty minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked pasta. Cook on high until tender, about 25–30 minutes.
- Finish with Cheeses: Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding Worcestershire sauce or smoked paprika.
- Ground turkey or Italian sausage can be used instead of ground beef.
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
