Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this slow cooker beef pasta. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this dish is easy to make and sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (10 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Additional:
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with onion until fully browned. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move the beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Add Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in pasta and heavy cream. Cover and cook on high for 25–30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or Italian sausage.
- For extra veggies, add spinach or mushrooms during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
