Slow Cooker Beef Pasta (Printable Format)
A hearty slow cooker pasta dish combining tender beef, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked penne, seasoned with Italian herbs and finished with Parmesan cheese.
# What You'll Gather:
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Beef stew meat cut into small chunks (1 pound).
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One small onion, chopped.
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Fresh garlic cloves, minced (4 pieces).
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Cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz can).
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Beef broth (1 cup).
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Heavy cream (1 cup).
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Dried basil (1 teaspoon).
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Dried oregano (1 teaspoon).
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Salt and black pepper.
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Penne pasta (8 ounces).
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Fresh grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup).
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Fresh parsley for topping.
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Put beef chunks, chopped onion, and minced garlic in your slow cooker.
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Stir together mushroom soup, broth, cream, basil, and oregano in a bowl until smooth. Pour over the meat.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until meat is fork-tender.
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Boil pasta until tender but firm, about 30 minutes before serving time.
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Mix cooked pasta into the meat sauce. Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
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Let it warm together for 10-15 minutes, then top with fresh parsley.
# Important Tips:
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You can use any short pasta shape like rotini or shells.
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For extra flavor, brown the meat before adding to slow cooker.