Description
Indulge in a comforting and creamy slow-cooked beef pasta that’s perfect for a family dinner. This dish combines tender ground beef, flavorful marinara sauce, and a rich blend of cheeses for a satisfying meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef in olive oil until browned. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add marinara sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Add Pasta and Cream: Stir in heavy cream and uncooked penne pasta. Cook on high for 30–40 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Melt Cheeses: Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Serve warm with extra cheese or herbs.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Try with other short pasta shapes like rotini or rigatoni.
- Add red pepper flakes for spice or spinach for extra greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
