Description
If you’re craving a hearty, flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare, this Delicious Garlic Beef Pasta is the perfect recipe to try. Tender, slow-cooked beef infused with garlic and savory seasonings combines beautifully with pasta for a comforting dish that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat (cut into chunks)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups uncooked pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (microbial-rennet)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: If desired, brown the beef chunks in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Add the beef chunks to the slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
- Add Broth and Tomato Paste: Pour in the beef broth and stir in the tomato paste.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Cook the Pasta: About 20 minutes before the beef is done, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Pasta and Beef: Once the beef is tender, shred it with a fork directly in the slow cooker or leave the chunks whole. Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the Parmesan or mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese. You can also stir in steamed broccoli, spinach, or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg