Description
Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Pasta is an easy comfort-food dinner made with tender beef, a creamy herb sauce, and pasta, all finished with Parmesan for a satisfying slow-cooked meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz pasta (penne or similar shape)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Add beef stew meat, diced onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the cream of mushroom soup and beef broth, then stir to combine.
- Season with dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.
- Cook pasta separately according to package instructions; drain well.
- Stir heavy cream into the slow cooker, then add cooked pasta.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly combined.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Cook pasta separately to prevent it from becoming overly soft.
- Add a splash of beef broth or milk when reheating to loosen the sauce.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- Mushrooms, spinach, or peas can be added during the last 30 minutes for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours