Description
A cozy slow-cooker dish that melds ground beef, creamy cheese, and pasta for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1/3 cup onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh or frozen spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain the grease and add the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Cook on HIGH for 120 to 180 minutes or LOW for 240 to 360 minutes.
- Turn the slow cooker to HIGH for the last 45 minutes of cooking time, if not already on high. Stir in the uncooked pasta, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the pasta is tender. Stir in the spinach before serving.
- Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Add the oil. Once hot, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain the excess grease if needed.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir to mix well. Add the uncooked pasta on top. Do not stir. Pour the beef broth on top of the pasta. Do not stir.
- Close the lid and seal the valve. Set on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach.
Notes
For creaminess, add dairy and cheese at the end. Reserve some pasta water to adjust texture if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg