BBQ Ranch Meatball & Cheddar Pasta Skillet
A quick and delicious one-pan meal combining tender meatballs, cheesy pasta, and smoky BBQ flavors, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
For the meat
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey Choose preferred meat
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Use a smoky flavor for best results
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix This is the magic ingredient!
For the pasta
- 8 ounces pasta Any shape is good, e.g., penne, rotini
- 1 cup chicken broth For extra creaminess
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese What’s pasta without cheese?
Other ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
- to taste salt and pepper Season to your liking
- as needed chopped green onions For garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the BBQ sauce and ranch seasoning mix, simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Add the cooked pasta into the skillet with the chicken broth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and everything is combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
This dish reheats well and can be meal prepped. You can add extra veggies for picky eaters or switch up the cheese for different flavors. If meal prepping, store in airtight containers.