Description
One-Pot Beef and Cheddar Ranch Pasta is your go-to comfort meal for busy nights. This delightful dish combines tender ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese, and zesty ranch flavors cooked all in one pot, minimizing cleanup and maximizing satisfaction. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this hearty pasta that warms the soul and pleases the whole family. Perfect for easy entertaining or cozy dinners at home, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups penne or rotini pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the short pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix over the mixture; stir well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg