Hearty Crockpot Beef Pasta Delight

Warm your soul with this savory and comforting crockpot recipe. Tender ground beef and pasta soak in a rich tomato and beef broth sauce, all while cooking slowly in your crockpot. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that will please the whole family.
ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups dried pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- 2.
Place the browned ground beef, diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a crockpot. Stir well to combine.
- 3.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
- 4.
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5.
When the crockpot mixture is ready, add the cooked pasta to the crockpot and stir gently to combine.
- 6.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes on low heat, or until the cheese has melted.
- 7.
Serve hot and garnish with additional cheese, if desired.