Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with this Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta recipe. Tender ground beef infused with garlic and Italian seasonings, combined with a creamy sauce, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. A satisfying dish that the whole family will love!
- 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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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Pasta:
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or tomato basil pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 10 oz uncooked penne or rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic and cook briefly. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Cook on low for 4–5 hours.
- Add Creamy Mixture: 30 minutes before serving, add cream cheese, heavy cream, and pasta. Cook on high until pasta is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, add shredded mozzarella before serving.
- Best results with short pasta shapes like penne or rotini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
