Description
Comforting Slow Cooker Beef Pasta brings hearty Italian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Rich beef and perfectly cooked pasta blend into a creamy, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz (226 grams) pasta (penne or your favorite shape)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Nestle tender beef stew meat, aromatic onions, and zesty garlic into the slow cooker, creating a robust flavor base.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking cream of mushroom soup, robust beef broth, silky heavy cream, and fragrant dried herbs until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Cascade the herb-infused sauce over the meat, thoroughly mixing to ensure each morsel is generously coated.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the mixture to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours, transforming the beef into meltingly tender morsels.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, prepare pasta in boiling water until perfectly al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Gently fold the cooked pasta into the slow cooker, introducing a delightful textural contrast to the rich, tender meat.
- Elevate the dish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Let the ingredients harmonize for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and flavors to intertwine seamlessly.
- Garnish with vibrant chopped parsley for a fresh, herbaceous finish and serve piping hot directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Choose well-marbled beef chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor in your slow cooker dish.
- Cut meat into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the recipe.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version without compromising the creamy consistency.
- Swap traditional pasta with gluten-free alternatives like chickpea or zucchini noodles to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg