Cozy Hearty One-Pot Beef and Cheddar Ranch Pasta Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 (10 oz / 280 g) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
• ½ cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter option)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 (1 oz / 28 g) packet ranch seasoning mix
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon (optional)