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4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Ribbon Noodles

A hearty and comforting meal made with tender beef and wide ribbon noodles in a flavorful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 to 1 and 1/2 inch chunks Ensure even chunks for even cooking.
  • 2 cans 10.5-ounce condensed French onion soup
  • 1 packet 1-ounce dry onion soup mix
  • 12 ounces wide ribbon pasta (such as pappardelle or extra-wide egg noodles) Other pasta types can be used but adjust cooking time accordingly.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the beef stew meat in the bottom of a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker.
  2. Pour the condensed French onion soup over the beef and sprinkle the dry onion soup mix on top.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until the beef is tender.
Cooking Pasta
  1. About 20 minutes before serving, cook the ribbon pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water.
Combining
  1. Combine the pasta and sauce in the slow cooker, tossing to coat the pasta.
  2. Let sit for 5 minutes on WARM, then serve hot.

Notes

Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 to 3 months.