Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of garlic, butter, ranch, beef, and roasted corn in this comforting bowtie pasta casserole. Creamy and cheesy, this dish is a perfect blend of savory ingredients that will satisfy the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Bowtie Pasta:
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen or canned corn (preferably fire-roasted)
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Cook beef with seasonings until browned.
- Add butter and garlic to the pan, then add corn.
- Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, and milk until melted.
- Add pasta and cheddar cheese, mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake.
- Rest and garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or smoked paprika.
- This dish reheats well and makes excellent leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
