Description
This One-Pot Beef and Cheddar Ranch Pasta recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines ground beef, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta Mixture:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Final Touches:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Seasonings and Pasta: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add beef broth, uncooked pasta, ranch seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 12-15 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in milk and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative.
- Add spinach at the end for extra nutrition.
- For a creamier texture, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
