Crockpot Creamy Cheesy Beef Penne: An Easy Family Delight
Crockpot Creamy Cheesy Beef Penne is an easy and delicious recipe that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- In a crockpot, combine the browned beef, penne pasta, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the pasta is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to taste.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Creamy, Cheesy, Beef, Penne, Family Dinner