One Pan Cheeseburger Ranch Pasta

cheesebuger ranch spaghetti served on white dish

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This one pan cheesy ranch pasta is an easy weeknight meal. Ground beef, ranch seasoning, spaghetti noodles and cheese. This can also be made ahead as a freezer casserole bake!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 45

Course casserole, dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

one large skillet pan

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2.5 cups beef broth low sodium
12 oz spaghetti noodles
1/3 cup ketchup
1-2 tbsp ranch seasoning
4 oz Velveeta cheese can use more or less
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp onion powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional for freezer bake--see notes below.

Instructions

Brown ground beef on medium high heat. Drain excess grease. Season with onion powder and minced garlic and ranch seasoning.
1 lb ground beef, 1-2 tbsp ranch seasoning, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp onion powder
Add 2.5 cups of beef broth to the beef mixture. Add your uncooked spaghetti noodles. Reduce heat and bring to simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until spaghetti is al dente and broth is mostly absorbed.
2.5 cups beef broth, 12 oz spaghetti noodles
Add the ketchup and combine. Then add cubed velveeta. Stir into the mixture and until nice and cheesy. Can add more or less velveeta than what is called for.
4 oz Velveeta cheese, 1/3 cup ketchup
Let cool and enjoy! Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a little kick if desired.

Notes

Freezer Instructions:

Cook dish as instructed above and let cool completely. Make sure to only cook noodles until al dente. If the mixture seems very thick, stir in 1/4-1/2 cup liquid so that it does not dry out when baking later.

Once cooled, pour the cheeseburger pasta into a casserole dish that is freezer safe. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese - I find this makes it look nice, especially if gifting!

To bake: let thaw in refrigerator at least 24 hours, then bake at 350 F covered for 30 minutes, 10 minutes uncovered until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary. Based off low sodium beef broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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