Description
Creamy ranch beef bowtie skillet delivers comfort and flavor in one delightful pan. Hearty pasta, tender beef, and sweet corn blend seamlessly, promising a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bowtie pasta
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sweet corn
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Creamy Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) reserved pasta water
Optional garnishes: Fresh parsley or chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare a generous pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook bowtie pasta until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Extract 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Crumble ground beef, cooking for 5-7 minutes until thoroughly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Eliminate excess fat and transfer beef to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes, releasing their aromatic essence until soft and translucent.
- Dust ranch seasoning over softened aromatics. Introduce sour cream, whisking to create a velvety sauce. Allow mixture to simmer gently for 2 minutes. Fold in sweet corn, ensuring even distribution.
- Reintegrate browned beef into the skillet. Incorporate cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly. If sauce appears dense, gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the skillet. Cover and let cheese melt completely, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Finish by scattering fresh chopped parsley or chives as a vibrant garnish. Serve piping hot, directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency, creating a silky smooth texture that clings perfectly to the bowtie pasta.
- Replace ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, diet-friendly version without sacrificing flavor.
- Use fresh or grilled corn during summer for an intense sweet burst, or opt for frozen corn as a convenient year-round alternative.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute some sour cream with Greek yogurt, reducing calories while maintaining rich, tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 595 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg