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Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta

Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta: Creamy Comfort in One Pot

This Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender pasta and savory ground beef.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use 80/20 for richness, or substitute with lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Stir in just before serving
For the Sauce and Pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Swanson brand recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream At room temperature
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil and let it heat for a minute. Add the ground beef and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Drain excess fat from the beef mixture and transfer to the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth and add Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
  4. Cover and set the slow cooker to cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours.
  5. Once beef is tender, switch to HIGH and stir in uncooked pasta, then add room-temperature heavy cream while stirring.
  6. Leave the slow cooker uncovered and cook for another 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Gently fold in fresh spinach just before serving.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add pasta in the last 45 minutes to prevent mushiness. Drain excess fat before mixing with the sauce.

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