Description
Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta is a comforting, creamy dish that brings the family together with its irresistible flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender ground beef, pasta, and a delicious blend of ranch spices and cheese, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder and onion powder while cooking.
- Transfer the beef to a crockpot and add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, ranch dressing mix, and cream cheese; stir well.
- Add uncooked pasta and mix in half of the shredded cheese; reserve the rest for topping.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until pasta is tender and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg