Creamy Ranch Beef Bowtie Skillet with Sweet Corn
A quick, one-pan meal featuring tender bowtie pasta, seasoned ground beef, and sweet corn in a creamy ranch sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Skillet or Frying Pan (for cooking beef and sauce)
- Colander for draining pasta
- Wooden spoon or spatula (for stirring)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons (for accurate measurements)
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can 15 oz sweet corn, drained
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese red pepper flakes, or paprika
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, chopped onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in ranch seasoning, sweet corn, beef broth, and heavy cream. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Mix in cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with optional shredded cheddar cheese, red pepper flakes, or paprika.
Notes
utrition Facts:
- Calories: 500–600 per serving
- Protein: 25–30 grams
- Fat: 25–35 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50–60 grams
- Fiber: 3–5 grams
- Sugars: 6–8 grams
- Calcium: 15% of Daily Value (DV)
- Iron: 10% of DV
- Vitamin A: 20% of DV
- Vitamin C: 8% of DV