SLOW-COOKER BEEF RAGU WITH PENNE

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Discover flavors of Italy with this slow-cooked pasta in a ground beef brown sauce - perfect for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 package (16 oz) penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place beef mixture in slow cooker; top with tomatoes.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours (or on Low heat setting 8 hours).
  • About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Divide pasta among 4 serving bowls.
  • When sauce is done, stir in salt. Spoon meat sauce over pasta. Top individual servings with cheese, basil and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 990, Carbohydrate 110 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 69 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

Maria butt Saleem butt
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This recipe is a must-try! The beef ragu is so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I served it over penne pasta and it was a huge hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again.


firerider Pornzilla
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This beef ragu is out of this world! The meat is so tender and the sauce is so rich and flavorful. I served it over penne pasta and it was a hit with the whole family. Will definitely be making this again.


Green Killer pro
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This recipe is amazing! The beef ragu is so flavorful and the penne is cooked perfectly. I added a little extra cheese to the top and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Ann Kuria
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This beef ragu is absolutely delicious! The meat is so tender and the sauce is so rich and flavorful. I served it over penne pasta and it was a perfect meal. Will definitely be making this again.


Adewunmi Bamidele
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef ragu is so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I served it over penne pasta and it was a huge hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again.


Zafar Alam
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Wow! This beef ragu is amazing! The meat is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I served it over penne pasta and it was a hit with the whole family. Will definitely be making this again.


Leila Gogichaishvili
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This recipe is a winner! The beef ragu is delicious and the penne is cooked perfectly. I added a little extra cheese to the top and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Philip Donnelly
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This beef ragu is to die for! The meat is so tender and the sauce is so rich and flavorful. I served it over penne pasta and everyone loved it. Will definitely be making this again.


Joe Lastoria
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I used a whole wheat penne pasta and it worked perfectly. Definitely a keeper recipe!


Zafar Mehdi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were outstanding. The beef ragu was rich and flavorful, and the penne was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


daniel richard
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Made this last night and it was a hit! The beef was so tender and the sauce was amazing. I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick. Will definitely be making this again.


Aaron George
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This beef ragu is fall-apart tender and incredibly flavorful. The sauce is rich and hearty, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. Highly recommend!