Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta, a comforting dish that combines tender ground beef, creamy cheese, and zesty ranch dressing. Your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas as this easy-to-make recipe simmers to perfection. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, this dish is sure to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease your crockpot with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef to the crockpot and add cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, vegetable broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add uncooked pasta to the mixture, ensuring it’s submerged in sauce.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until the pasta is tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg