Slow-Cooker Beef Ragu with Penne

Slow-Cooker Beef Ragu with Penne
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Slow-Cooker Beef Ragu with Penne a try. This recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 806 calories, 40g of protein, and 27g of fat each. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 4 hours and 10 minutes. A mixture of onion, basil leaves, parmesan cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert.

Instructions

1
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
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Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
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3
Place beef mixture in slow cooker; top with tomatoes.
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Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours (or on Low heat setting 8 hours).
5
About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Divide pasta among 4 serving bowls.
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When sauce is done, stir in salt. Spoon meat sauce over pasta. Top individual servings with cheese, basil and pepper.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs, 10 m.
Servings4
Health Score47
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