Description
Indulge in tender spaghetti noodles bathed in a dreamy cheddar cream sauce infused with garlic and savory beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 oz spaghetti
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 9 oz processed cheese cubes
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
- Season the beef with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring to combine.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet with the melted butter for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix the heavy cream into the slow cooker with the seasoned beef, stirring gently.
- Incorporate cream cheese and processed cheese cubes until melted and smooth.
- Finish by adding shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the creamy sauce with tongs, ensuring even coating.
- Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water, mixing in until desired thickness is reached.
- Allow the flavors to meld in the slow cooker for 1-2 hours on low heat.
Notes
Make-ahead options available and customize by adding veggies or substituting meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: spaghetti, beef, cheddar cream sauce, comfort food, garlic butter