slow cooker ground beef and cheese pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lbground beef
- 1 tbspoil
- ½ cdiced onions
- 4 clovesgarlic
minced
- 2 cuncooked pasta
any kind
- 24 ozjar marinara sauce
about 3 cups
- 1 cdiced tomatoes
canned or fresh
- 1 tspdried italian herb seasoning
- ½ tsppepper
- ½ tspsalt
- 3 cwater
- ½ cheavy cream
optional
- 1 cshredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cshredded parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Heat a medium pan to medium/high heat. Cook ground beef until it browns (5 minutes), drain and remove from the pan and pour into slow cooker. Wipe the pan with a paper towel and add 1 tablespoon oil to the same pan, cook the onions for 2-3 minute, until soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 20 seconds. Turn off heat and pour onions and garlic into slow cooker. Add the jar of marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, italian seasoning, water, and salt. Cook on medium heat for 4 hours. Next, Add the pasta, heavy cream, half the mozzarella cheese, the parmesan and gently stir. Top with the remaining 1/2 mozzarella cheese and cook for another hour or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm. Enjoy!
slow cooker ground beef and cheese pasta
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About this Recipe
Tired of weeknight dinner stress? Imagine a hearty, cheesy pasta dish that practically cooks itself while you go about your day. This slow cooker ground beef and cheese pasta recipe delivers ultimate comfort with minimal effort, making it the perfect solution for busy evenings.
Why This Recipe Works
The beauty of this recipe lies in the slow cooker method, allowing the savory ground beef, vibrant marinara, and aromatic Italian herbs to slowly meld into a rich, deeply flavored sauce. It's a true set-it-and-forget-it meal that promises tender results and a cozy aroma filling your kitchen. The combination of flavors develops beautifully over hours, ensuring a satisfying depth that tastes like you spent all day cooking.
What to Expect
With this slow cooker ground beef and cheese pasta, you can expect a wonderfully comforting dish, rich with meaty ground beef and coated in a savory tomato sauce. The combination of marinara and diced tomatoes, seasoned with Italian herbs, creates a robust base. The melty mozzarella and tangy Parmesan stirred in at the end will create an irresistible, creamy finish, perfect for a cozy family meal. It's designed for ease, promising a satisfying dinner without a lot of fuss.
Customization & Variations
This versatile recipe welcomes your personal touch. For a vegetarian twist, consider swapping the ground beef for plant-based crumbles or a medley of sautéed mushrooms and zucchini. If you prefer a lighter sauce, you can simply omit the heavy cream, as it's an optional ingredient. Feel free to experiment with different pasta shapes like penne or rotini; the recipe suggests any kind will work well.
Serving & Context
This hearty slow cooker pasta is ideal for busy weeknights, casual family dinners, or even meal prepping for the week ahead. Serve it warm, perhaps with a simple green salad and some crusty bread for soaking up every last bit of the delicious sauce.