Have you ever had a recipe on your list of recipes to make, but then, you weren’t sure if you should REALLY make that recipe?  This Garlic Italian Roast & Pasta recipe was one of those.  I wasn’t sure if I should really cook a delicious cut of meat, like a roast in spaghetti sauce.  I was afraid I would feel like it was a waste of a good roast.

I had it assembled as a crockpot freezer meal for a few days, but couldn’t bring myself to actually make it, lol.  Yeah, I know, this is starting to sound dramatic isn’t it?  So…finally, one day, I was distraught about supper and remembered the roast in spaghetti sauce.  I cooked it and the rest is history…..

I’m SO GLAD I gave it a shot.  It turned out delicious!

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Crock Pot Italian Roast Beef and Pasta Recipe

This Italian Roast Beef and Pasta Recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eater.  You'll enjoy tender pieces of beef coated in a rich tomato sauce served over pasta.  Top it with some cheese for some added flavor.

Course Beef, Main Course, Slow Cooker

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Crock Pot Italian Roast Beef and Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 7 hours

Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 866kcal

Author Sarah Robinson

Ingredients

• 1 onion diced
• 1 lb mushrooms diced (Optional)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp beef bouillon
• 4 lb chuck roast
• 1 1⁄2 tsp black pepper
• 2/3 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 jars roasted garlic pasta sauce
• 3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 cup fresh basil
• 1 lb cooked pasta of choice

Instructions

• Dice onions & mushrooms
• Place onions, mushrooms, minced garlic & bouillon in slow cooker
• Place roast in slow cooker & season with pepper, salt & garlic powder
• Cover roast with pasta sauce
• Cook on low for 7-9 hours.  20 min before serving, cook pasta according to package & drain
• Shred roast & combine with sauce
• Pour roast mixture over pasta
• Garnish with parmesan cheese & basil

Notes

Freezer Bag Instructions:

1. Dice onion & mushrooms
2. Place all ingredients except parmesan cheese, basil, pasta sauce & pasta into gallon size freezer bag
3. Label bag & lay flat to freeze
4. Get bag out of freezer the night before you plan to cook it
5. In the morning place contents of bag into slow cooker
6. Pour 2 jars of pasta sauce over the top of roast.
7. Cook on low 7-9 hours
8. 20 min before serving, cook pasta according to package & drain
9. Shred roast & combine with sauce
10. Pour roast/sauce mixture over pasta
11. Garnish with parmesan cheese & basil

Nutrition

Calories: 866kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 1456mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 8mg