Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, and a hint of ranch flavor. This easy stovetop meal is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Remaining Ingredients:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups uncooked short pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Seasonings and Liquids: Stir in ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add beef broth, cheddar soup, milk, and pasta. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheddar until melted. Let sit to thicken. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef
- Add steamed broccoli or peas for extra vegetables
- For a spicy kick, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
