Description
Comforting creamy garlic beef pasta elevates weeknight dinners with rich, hearty flavors that blend perfectly. Quick and easy preparation makes this dish a delicious family favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) pasta (penne or similar)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange beef, diced onions, and minced garlic in the slow cooker, creating a savory base for the dish.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mushroom soup, beef broth, heavy cream, dried basil, and oregano until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently pour the prepared sauce over the meat mixture, ensuring even coverage in the slow cooker.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and allow to simmer for 6-8 hours, enabling the beef to become incredibly tender and absorb rich flavors.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until perfectly al dente.
- Drain the pasta thoroughly and add directly into the slow cooker with the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and meat, then gently fold everything together to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors and warm the pasta.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish before serving.
Notes
- Customize Meat Selection Use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Reduce Sodium Choose low-sodium mushroom soup and broth to control salt intake.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Replace regular pasta with gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles for celiac-friendly version.
- Herb Freshness Chop fresh basil and oregano instead of dried for more vibrant flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg