Description
Indulge in a comforting and creamy pasta dish with this Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta recipe. Perfect for busy days, this dish combines savory ground beef, aromatic garlic, and a luscious cream sauce, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. With a hint of Italian seasoning and a cheesy finish, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquid and Cheese:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, then drain any excess fat. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients: Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, and heavy cream. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours. Add pasta, cook for another 30–40 minutes until tender.
- Add Cheese: Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with Worcestershire or soy sauce.
- Substitute turkey or sausage for beef. Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
