Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Ranch Beef Bowtie Skillet that combines savory ground beef with a rich ranch-infused sauce, sweet corn, and gooey cheddar cheese. This easy stovetop meal is a comforting and satisfying dinner option for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen or canned sweet corn
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the bowtie pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Sauté onion in olive oil, add garlic, brown ground beef, season with ranch mix, paprika, and pepper. Mix in corn, sour cream, cream cheese, and milk until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, mix in cheddar cheese until melted. Simmer briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or pepper jack cheese.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter option.
- Leftovers reheat well for a tasty next-day lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
