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beef ragu with penne pasta

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Recipe by
Tammy Raynes
@Tammy_Raynes
Natchitoches, LA

I have substituted other pasta in this meal for the penne. Macaroni works good or spiral pasta. This quick little meal has got me through when I didn't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. Serve with garlic french bread and a green salad and you're ready to go.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 4 Hr 10 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For beef ragu with penne pasta

  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 2 can
    (28-ozs each) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 pkg
    (16-oz) penne pasta
  • 1/4 c
    finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh basil
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make beef ragu with penne pasta

  • 1
    Place onion in a 5 quart slow cooker. Crumble ground beef over onion, and add tomatoes. Cover and cook for 4 hours on HIGH. Break up any large pieces of beef with a wooden spoon. Add salt. Remove half of sauce, and reserve for another use; keep remaining sauce warm in slow cooker.
  • 2
    Cook pasta, stirring often. Drain and transfer to 4 shallow bowls. Spoon meat sauce over each portion of pasta. Serve with Parmesan cheese, basil, and freshly ground pepper.
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