Description
This Creamy Ranch Beef Bowtie Skillet with Sweet Corn Magic is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender bowtie pasta, savory ground beef, and sweet corn all tossed in a creamy ranch sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it delivers rich, cheesy flavors with a hint of spice from diced tomatoes with green chiles. Garnished with fresh parsley, this skillet dish combines hearty protein and satisfying carbs in a creamy, flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Dairy
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pasta and Grains
- 2 cups bowtie pasta (farfalle)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
Seasonings
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the thawed sweet corn and the drained diced tomatoes with green chiles. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Reduce heat to low, then add the cooked bowtie pasta, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning mix to the skillet. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly mixed and heated through.
- Melt the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the skillet mixture. Stir gently until the cheese is melted and the dish becomes creamy.
- Season and serve: Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, then serve warm for a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- For a leaner option, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Fresh corn can replace frozen corn for better texture and flavor.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to introduce some heat.
- This dish reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
