Description
Slow cooker creamy garlic beef pasta delivers rich comfort with minimal kitchen effort. Savory beef melts into a silky sauce, promising a simple yet indulgent dinner where you’ll savor each creamy, garlicky bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces)
- 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 any favorite shape)
Instructions
- Place beef stew meat in the slow cooker, layering with diced onions and fragrant minced garlic to create a robust flavor foundation.
- Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, rich beef broth, velvety heavy cream, aromatic dried basil, and earthy dried oregano in a mixing bowl to craft a luxurious sauce.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the meat mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated and seasoned.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and let the ingredients simmer on low heat for 6-8 hours, allowing the beef to become supremely tender and develop deep, complex flavors.
- Approximately 40 minutes before serving, prepare the pasta in a separate pot, cooking until perfectly al dente and then draining thoroughly.
- Gently fold the cooked pasta into the slow cooker, integrating it with the creamy beef sauce.
- Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Let the dish rest for an additional 10-15 minutes, enabling the pasta to absorb the sauce and harmonize all ingredients.
- Plate the creamy garlic beef pasta, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Tenderize meat by choosing chuck roast or stew meat with good marbling for maximum flavor and softness.
- Prevent pasta from becoming mushy by adding it only during the last 30 minutes of cooking to maintain perfect texture.
- Customize for dietary needs by using gluten-free pasta and low-sodium broth for those with specific health requirements.
- Enhance richness by experimenting with different cheese options like sharp cheddar or Romano for varied taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg