Description
This Creamy Ranch Beef Bowtie Skillet with Sweet Corn Magic combines tender pasta, savory beef, creamy ranch sauce, and a burst of sweetness from the corn. It’s a family-friendly, comforting dish that’s sure to become a weekly favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- Optional garnishes: Fresh parsley or chopped chives
Instructions
- Cook the Bowtie Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside. - Brown the Ground Beef:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Remove excess grease and set the beef aside. - Sauté the Aromatics:
In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft. - Create the Creamy Ranch Sauce:
Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the sautéed onions and garlic. Add the sour cream (or heavy cream) and whisk. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add sweet corn and mix well. - Combine the Pasta and Sauce:
Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. - Melt the Cheese:
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the pasta. Cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts. - Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more pasta water if needed.
- For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg