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Cowboy Pasta

Cultural Context

Cowboy Pasta is a hearty, comforting dish that reflects the rugged spirit of American cowboy culture, often incorporating ingredients that are easy to find and prepare. It's a popular choice for family dinners and gatherings, showcasing the blend of flavors that come from Tex-Mex influences. Today, variations abound, with many home cooks adding their own twists to make it uniquely theirs.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 ounces pasta
1 lb ground beef
2 cups cheese
8 ounces cream cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack provides similar flavor at a lower cost

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone offers a similar melt with a different flavor profile

1

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

2

In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.

3

Add cheese and cream sauce to the skillet; stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large skilletbaking dishpotcolander

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Cowboy Mac and CheeseCowboy Casserole

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