Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Ranch Beef & Corn Pasta Skillet is your new favorite comfort food that brings together the rich flavors of savory ground beef, creamy ranch sauce, and sweet corn—all in one pan! This quick and easy recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish, making it the perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups frozen corn
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess grease.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add pasta, beef broth, and ranch seasoning. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until pasta is tender.
- Lower heat and incorporate heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; cook until sauce thickens.
- Mix in frozen corn and season with salt and pepper; cook until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor impact. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes after cooking to thicken the sauce further.