Description
A heartwarming, one-pot dish that combines ground beef, creamy sauce, and tender pasta for an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Get all your ingredients ready and chopped.
- Combine the Base: In a crockpot, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic, mixing until well combined.
- Add the Good Stuff: Pour in the diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Italian seasoning, along with salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Set It and Forget It: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Pasta Time: About 30 minutes before serving, add the pasta and mix well.
- Cheesy Finish: Stir in shredded cheese just before serving if desired.
- Dig In: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure the pasta is added to maintain the right texture. Try different cheeses or fresh herbs for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg