Cheesy Ranch Rotini Bake with Beef and Sweet Corn
A cozy Cheesy Ranch Rotini Bake with Beef and Sweet Corn made with ground beef, rotini pasta, ranch seasoning, canned sweet corn, tomato sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and a touch of sour cream for a creamy, family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz dry rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (lean, about 90% if possible)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup canned sweet corn, drained
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (dry)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt, or to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish with the butter and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until just al dente. Drain the pasta well and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary, then return the skillet with the cooked ground beef to medium heat.
- Stir the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the cooked ground beef until the meat is evenly coated.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and beef broth. Stir well and let the mixture simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes to slightly thicken and allow the flavors to blend.
- Add the drained sweet corn to the skillet and stir it into the beef mixture until evenly distributed. Let it warm through for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained rotini pasta with the beef and sweet corn mixture. Stir until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Add the sour cream and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the pasta mixture. Fold gently until the sour cream and cheese are fully incorporated and the sauce looks creamy.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the pasta.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove the Cheesy Ranch Rotini Bake with Beef and Sweet Corn from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving so it can set slightly and be easier to scoop.