Description
One-Pot Beef and Cheddar Ranch Pasta is your go-to comfort meal that combines rich flavors in a single pot. This dish features tender pasta enveloped in a creamy ranch sauce, hearty ground beef, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe promises minimal cleanup while delivering maximum satisfaction. Enjoy the delightful aroma as it fills your kitchen and dig into a plateful of cozy goodness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in beef broth and pasta, adding water to fully submerge the pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until pasta is tender (about 10 minutes).
- Once al dente, stir in ranch dressing mix and heavy cream until well combined.
- Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg