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Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3 to 4 hours (slow cooker high)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (depending on slow cooker setting)
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for busy days. Tender beef stew meat is seared and then slow-cooked with savory garlic, beef broth, and Italian seasonings. Finished with rich heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, this comforting pasta recipe delivers creamy, flavorful results with minimal hands-on time, ideal for an effortless family meal.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasonings

  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Slow Cooker Sauce

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Pasta and Garnish

  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper, then brown the beef cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding. Once browned, transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Sauté Garlic and Deglaze: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits, then pour this mixture into the slow cooker over the beef.
  3. Add Seasonings and Slow Cook: Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and flavorful.
  4. Add Cream and Cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes creamy.
  5. Cook Pasta: While the cream and cheese incorporate, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker, stirring gently to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy beef sauce.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Serve the creamy garlic beef pasta hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Use penne or rotini pasta as they hold the sauce well, but any short pasta will work.
  • Make sure to brown the beef properly for enhanced flavor.
  • Do not overcook the pasta; al dente texture prevents mushiness once mixed with the sauce.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

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