Description
This One-Pot Beef and Cheddar Ranch Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and ground beef in a creamy pasta skillet. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 lb
Ranch Seasoning Mix:
1 packet (1 oz)
Beef Broth:
2 cups
Milk:
1 cup
Rotini Pasta:
8 oz
Cheddar Cheese Soup:
1 can (10.5 oz)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
1 cup
Black Pepper:
1/2 teaspoon
Garlic Powder:
1/4 teaspoon
Parsley:
chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in ranch seasoning, beef broth, milk, uncooked pasta, cheddar cheese soup, black pepper, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Finish Dish: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes to thicken before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
