Comforting Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta
Savor the warmth and comfort of this Comforting Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta. This creamy dish combines tender ground beef with pasta in a rich, savory broth, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. Each bite is a delightful blend of hearty ingredients that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, adding onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, add broth and seasonings, and stir well.
- Cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or LOW for 4–6 hours.
- Add uncooked pasta and heavy cream; cook on HIGH uncovered for another 45 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg