Description
This One-Pot Beef and Cheddar Ranch Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines ground beef, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and pasta in a creamy sauce. It’s a perfect meal for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown Beef: In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion in olive oil until beef is browned.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in beef broth, milk, pasta, and ranch seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg