Description
Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This creamy and cheesy dish combines tender pasta with flavorful ground beef and zesty ranch seasoning, all cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker. With its inviting aroma and rich taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite that warms both hearts and bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups penne or rotini pasta
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray for easy cleanup.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add the cooked beef to the slow cooker along with pasta, ranch dressing mix, cream cheese, beef broth, and half of the cheddar cheese; stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until hot and bubbly.
- About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the remaining cheddar cheese until melted. Top with green onions and Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg