This pasta is going to make your meat eaters very happy. My son and husband (our resident carnivores) fell in love with this pasta dish and they ate it for two consecutive meals happily. This ragu is not just for the hungry men in your house, my daughter and I were also thrilled with how hearty this pasta turned out.
I usually make my ragu dishes with ground meat for quick cooking. I never use pieces of beef because it needs to be cooked low and slow for a long time to really become tender and delicious. Since I don't like leaving my stove on for hours unattended, I love the slow cooker because you can set it and forget it. Then all I had to do was precook my pasta and toss in the Parmesan cheese before serving.
Now I have to admit that I did do a little work before placing the ingredients in the slow cooker. I first browned the beef to really deepen the flavor. I also sauteed the veggies before adding it into the slow cooker.
I also precooked the pasta before tossing it with the sauce. Now I didn't cook the pasta all the way, just up to 60-70%. That way there was some cooking time in the slow cooker so the pasta had time to absorb all those flavors.
I then serve this yummy pasta with a green salad and garlic bread. It was a meal that my family truly enjoyed. They are already asking me when I'm going to make this again.
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu and Pasta
Recipe by Ramona from Kitchen Simmer
Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds of beef chuck cut into bite size pieces
1 (28oz) can of whole tomatoes coarsely crushed with juice
salt and black pepper as needed throughout dish
1 large onion finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1-2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers (optional)
1 Tbs granulated garlic
1 Tbs dried basil
1/2 Tbs dried oregano
red chili flakes to taste
1 Tbs white or brown sugar
1/2 Tbs onion powder
2 cups of jarred pasta sauce
1 (16oz) box tube style pasta cooked 60-70% of the way and drained
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Note: Place lid on slow cooker between adding ingredients to keep the slow cooker pot hot.
Copyright: All recipes, content, and images (unless otherwise stated) are the sole property of Kitchen Simmer formerly known as Curry and Comfort. Please do not use without prior written consent. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
This is perfect winter comfort food. Hearty and delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love this made from scratch meal Ramona. Looks so good, and I love slow cooker meals. Snowing here this morning, this would be the perfect cozy dinner in!
ReplyDeleteI love using my slow cooker, but I have never tried pasta in it!! I think you have just convinced me with this recipe. Looks delicious!! Perfect for the snowy day we are having in New York today.
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks SO good. I've never tried making a pasta dish in the slow cooker, but I think I'm going to have to remedy that. It looks so easy!
ReplyDeleteDear Ramona, this just looks good! What a warm and comforting meal and I love that you made it all in the slow cooker...I must try this soon. xo, Catherine
ReplyDeleteI love meals that can be made in the slow cooker! This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI will have to try this, I'm sure the Mr. will love it. Who am I kidding, I'm going to love it also! Never thought to use the slow cooker for pasta, great idea.
ReplyDeleteYummy! I love how this turned out ♥
ReplyDeletesummerdaisy.net
This ragu would be a hit with my carnivores, too! And with another cold front headed our way, your timing is perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteMyBlogger Club
ReplyDeleteGuest Posting Site
Best Guest Blogging Site
Guest Blogger
Guest Blogging Site
میکس موزیک
ReplyDeleteWhat interesting content
뱃할맛이 나는곳 먹튀검증 안전한메이져
ReplyDelete