Description
BBQ Ranch Ground Beef Pasta Bake is a cozy, flavorful casserole that combines the smoky sweetness of BBQ sauce with the creamy tang of ranch dressing and hearty pasta. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds. Topped with gooey cheese and colorful bell peppers, it’s not just delicious but visually appealing too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix (about 1 packet)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Mix in cooked pasta, BBQ sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and bell peppers; stir until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg