One-Pot Buttery Ranch Beef & Sweet Corn Bowties
Ingredients
- - 12 oz bowtie pasta
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - 1 tbsp butter
- - 1 packet 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp onion powder
- - 1 cup frozen or canned corn
- - 2 cups beef broth
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- - ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- - ½ tsp black pepper
- - ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- - ½ cup crispy bacon bits optional
- - 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Add pasta, corn, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Mix in crispy bacon bits if using.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.