Description
A hearty and creamy one-pot pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and ranch flavors, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 pound ground beef
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon (if needed)
Ranch Seasoning Mix:
1 packet
Beef Broth:
2 cups
Milk:
2 cups
Uncooked Pasta:
10 oz (penne or rotini)
Cheddar Cheese:
2 cups shredded
Garlic Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Salt:
to taste
Parsley:
chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large pot or deep skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Season and Add Liquid: Stir in the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Pour in the beef broth and milk, then add the uncooked pasta. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust salt if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or steamed broccoli for extra flavor and texture.
- Use gluten-free pasta if desired.
- For a spicier version, mix in a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
