Description
This Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Pasta is an easy, comforting dish featuring tender beef in a rich, creamy sauce with pasta and Parmesan. It’s the perfect meal for busy days when you want a hearty dinner without a lot of effort.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or your favorite shape)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker:
Place the beef stew meat, diced onion, and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
2️⃣ Mix the Sauce:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, heavy cream, dried basil, and dried oregano. Pour this sauce over the beef mixture in the slow cooker and stir to combine everything.
3️⃣ Slow Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have developed.
4️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
About 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5️⃣ Add Pasta and Cheese:
Stir the cooked pasta into the slow cooker. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together well.
6️⃣ Finish Cooking:
Let the pasta and beef mixture cook together for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7️⃣ Serve:
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve the pasta hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- Beef substitute: You can use ground beef or thinly sliced steak in place of stew meat for a quicker-cooking option.
- Pasta options: Feel free to use other pasta shapes like rigatoni, farfalle, or even egg noodles.
- Thicker sauce: If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of beef broth or simmer the sauce uncovered for a few minutes after adding the pasta.