Creamy Ranch Beef Bowtie Skillet with Sweet Corn Magic
This Creamy Ranch Beef Bowtie Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender bowtie pasta with ground beef, sweet corn, and a flavorful ranch cream sauce. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a family dinner!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 colander
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey) Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn Drained.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup sliced green onions For garnish.
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until it is browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, and cook for an additional minute to release the flavors.
- Add the drained sweet corn to the skillet, mixing it in with the beef.
- Pour in the heavy cream and ranch dressing, stirring to combine. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cooked bowtie pasta and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more nutrition.
This dish can also be prepared ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.