Description
Indulge in Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Pasta, a one‑pot wonder that blends tender smoked beef, al dente pasta, ripe tomatoes, and a silky mix of cream cheese and cheddar. This easy, hands‑off recipe delivers a restaurant‑style cheesy sauce with minimal prep, perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or meal‑prep plans. Simply brown the beef, combine ingredients in your slow cooker, and let it simmer until the pasta is tender. Serve hot and enjoy rich flavor in every bite garnished with herb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow or shells)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Transfer beef to slow cooker and add beef broth, uncooked pasta, cream cheese, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 4‑5 hours until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add crushed red pepper flakes. Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of broth for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Beef
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Pasta, easy beef pasta recipe, slow cooker pasta, creamy pasta dinner, family comfort food, one pot pasta, quick weeknight meals, cheesy beef pasta