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Easy Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells Recipe

Irresistibly Easy Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells Recipe

This Easy Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells recipe combines tender pasta, creamy cheese, and zesty ranch for a comforting family meal.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, cheesy, Crockpot, Easy, Pasta, ranch
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb Ground Beef lean
  • 1 pack Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup or a dairy-free alternative

For the Pasta

  • 2 cups Pasta Shells or small pasta shapes like rotini or penne

For the Creaminess

  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Instructions

Directions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
  • If desired, add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until softened.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to your crockpot. Add the ranch dressing mix, cream of mushroom or chicken soup, and sour cream. Stir well.
  • Gently fold in the uncooked pasta shells.
  • Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 3.5 to 4 hours, or on high for about 2 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, stir and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Cover to let it melt.
  • Once melted, give it a gentle stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley or Italian seasoning.

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle extra cheese on top before serving for an indulgent touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg