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Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells

This creamy, cheesy beef pasta is pure comfort food made easy in the slow cooker. With just a handful of pantry ingredients like ranch seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to satisfy the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Favorites, Main Dish, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 560 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 14.5 oz beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz medium pasta shells
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
  • Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker. Add the ranch seasoning mix, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the pasta shells. Cover and continue cooking until the pasta is tender.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

Feel free to swap in ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter version. You can also add a handful of frozen peas or corn with the pasta for extra texture and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal
Keyword cheesy beef pasta, easy dinner, pasta shells, ranch pasta, slow cooker
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