These Keto Slow-Cooker Creamy Beef and Cheese Farfalle Pasta Bakes have a rich, creamy texture and savory cheesy flavor. We prepare this keto pasta bake with ground beef, keto-friendly farfalle pasta, cream cheese, heavy cream, beef broth, sugar-free marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and parsley. These pasta bakes contain about 485 calories and 10 g of total carbs. They take almost 3 hours and 45 minutes to prepare. These Keto Slow-Cooker Creamy Beef and Cheese Farfalle Pasta Bakes are excellent for dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, cozy weekends, and easy keto gatherings. You can serve these pasta bakes with Garlic Butter Broccoli, Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower, Avocado Cucumber Salad, Keto Caesar Salad, or Keto Garlic Bread.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Dinner
- No. of Calories: 485 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Slow Cooker
- Total Servings: 6
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Total Carbs: 10 g
TOOLS:
- Slow cooker
- Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Spoon
- Cheese grater
- Serving bowls
INGREDIENTS:
- Ground beef, 1 lb.
- Keto farfalle pasta, 8 oz.
- Olive oil, 1 tbsp.
- Small onion, ½.
- Garlic, 3 cloves.
- Cream cheese, 8 oz.
- Heavy cream, ½ cup
- Beef broth, ½ cup
- Italian seasoning, 1 tsp.
- Smoked paprika, ½ tsp.
- Black pepper, ¼ tsp.
- Sugar-free marinara sauce, ½ cup
- Mozzarella cheese, 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese, ½ cup
- Parsley, 2 tbsp.
- Salt, ½ tsp
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
GROUND BEEF:
- Ground beef will provide protein, richness, and a savory flavor to the pasta bake. As a replacement, you can use ground turkey or ground chicken.
KETO FARFALLE PASTA:
- Keto-friendly farfalle pasta will provide the familiar pasta shape while keeping the recipe low in carbohydrates. You can substitute another low-carb pasta made from lupin, almond flour, or another keto-friendly ingredient.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese will create a thick, smooth, and creamy sauce. You can replace it with mascarpone cheese.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream will add richness and help create a smooth, creamy sauce. You can substitute unsweetened coconut cream.
BEEF BROTH:
- Beef broth will add savory flavor and help loosen the creamy sauce. You can use chicken broth as a replacement.
SUGAR-FREE MARINARA SAUCE:
- Sugar-free marinara will provide tomato flavor without adding unnecessary sugar. You can replace it with crushed tomatoes seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella will provide a creamy, stretchy, and melted cheese topping.
ONION:
- A small quantity of onion will provide sweetness and savory flavor while keeping the carbohydrates controlled. You can substitute finely diced zucchini.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Italian seasoning will add aromatic herbs and classic Italian-inspired flavor. You can substitute a mixture of oregano, basil, and thyme.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the olive oil in a pan on a normal flame.
- Include the ground beef and cook for almost seven minutes.
- Put the minced garlic and diced onion.
- Cook till fragrant and softened, for almost three minutes.
- Slower the flame, include the black pepper, cream cheese, salt, heavy cream, smoked paprika, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Whisk till become creamier and smoother.
- Mix in the sugar-free marinara sauce and cook for almost two minutes.
- Gently coat the slow cooker, include the keto farfalle pasta and spread the creamy beef mixture on it.
- Whisk carefully to blend, cover & cook on LOW for at least three hours, or till the pasta is tender.
- Garnish the surface with Parmesan and mozzarella while the last thirty minutes of cooking.
- Cover & cook till the cheese becomes bubbly and perfectly melted.
- Turn off the slow cooker and allow the pasta bake to sit for almost ten minutes.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve hot.
TIPS:
- Cook the ground beef first and then include it in the slow cooker to get a deeper savory flavor.
- We utilize softened cream cheese so it will blend smoothly into the sauce.
- Avoid cooking the keto pasta for an extra time, as it will be mushy or soft.
- Cool the pasta bake for almost ten minutes and then serve so the creamy sauce will be thickened.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Keto Caesar Salad
- Avocado Cucumber Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Greek Salad
- Italian Cucumber Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Butter Broccoli
- Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Garlic Zucchini
- Creamed Spinach
KETO BREADS:
- Keto Garlic Bread
- Cheesy Cauliflower Bread
- Keto Dinner Rolls
- Keto Cheese Biscuits
- Garlic Herb Keto Bread
SIDES:
- Cauliflower Mash
- Keto Coleslaw
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Mushrooms
- Brussels Sprouts
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the cooled pasta bake in a sealed box and refrigerate for a maximum of three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooled portions for two months.
FAQs:
May we prepare this pasta bake without onion?
- Yes, you can skip the onion or swap it with celery or finely diced zucchini.
Will we prepare this pasta bake earlier?
- Yes, you can prepare the beef and creamy sauce beforehand, refrigerate it, and combine it with the pasta when ready to cook.
How could we prepare this pasta bake spicier?
- You can use finely chopped jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper in the creamy beef mixture.
Could we utilize a different keto pasta shape?
- Yes, you can use different low-carb pasta, keto penne, rotini, or shells.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 485 kcal
Sodium: 720 mg
Net Carbs: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 35 g
Proteins: 32 g
Portion Size: 1½ cups
Total Carbs: 10 g