Best 5 Cheesy Ranch Pasta Recipes
Indulge in a culinary delight with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate "cheesy ranch pasta" dish. This creamy and flavorful pasta is a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting this delectable dish, from selecting the perfect pasta to mastering the art of a velvety cheese sauce.
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ONE-POT CHEESY BACON RANCH PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
My family would eat this every week. It's a great go-to easy one-pot meal that is complete and satisfying. And cleanup is a breeze!
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Macaroni Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, flipping occasionally until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper; cook in hot bacon drippings over medium-high heat, stirring often, until chicken is golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
- Add shallot and garlic to drippings and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in water and milk; use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in pasta and ranch dressing mix. Bring to a boil and simmer for 6 minutes.
- Return chicken to the Dutch oven and add broccoli. Cook until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and sour cream to combine. Crumble cooked bacon over the top and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 680.2 mg, Sugar 5 g
CHEESY BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD RECIPE
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, green onions, bacon, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper until well combined.
- Add your cooled noodles and cheddar cheese.
- Mix until well combined. Place in fridge for about 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2152 kcal, Fat 95 g, SaturatedFat 42 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Sodium 2701 mg, Carbohydrate 247 g, Sugar 20 g, Protein 70 mg
CHEESY RANCH CHICKEN PASTA
An Instant Pot® meal full of flavor! Sauce will thicken as it sets.
Provided by Princess Under Pressure
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and add 2 cups chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk, butter, ranch dressing mix, and onion powder. Close and lock the lid. Select the Poultry setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board using a slotted spoon. Shred chicken and return to the pot. Add rotini, remaining chicken broth, and bacon. Close and lock the lid. Select the high pressure setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Stir in shredded mild Cheddar cheese and cheese sauce until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1587.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CHEESY BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD
Working at a pizza shop in high school, I loved a recipe similar to this. After years of trying to duplicate it, I think I've come about as close as I'm going to get, and I love it. There are many variations on ingredients that will make it healthier, but I suggest trying the original first since it is sinfully delicious.
Provided by 921195
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice bacon into thin strips (1/2 - 1 inches in width). Separate slices and place into a preheated frying pan.
- While bacon is browning, prepare the tortellini's according to the package's directions. When the tortellini's are fully cooked, run under cool water, drain, and set aside to cool.
- When the bacon is fully cooked, carefully drain the grease and spread the bacon pieces onto paper towels to remove excess grease. Set aside to cool.
- Slice the tomatoes in half.
- In a large bowl, combine the tortellini's, bacon, tomatoes, cheese and ranch dressing. Stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate at least one hour, but as much as 2 days.
- When ready to serve, you may add the extra ranch dressing if you wish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.4, Fat 55.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 106.2, Sodium 1181.6, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3, Protein 23.9
CHEESY RANCH PASTA
When my sister told me what was in it I thought she was nuts. Sounds wierd but tastes great. Everyone loves it!
Provided by lissabird
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil your pasta.
- Drain.
- while still hot mix in all ingrediants.
- Sprinkle parmesian cheese on top.
- And serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1305.3, Fat 78.4, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 1875.6, Carbohydrate 116.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 31
Tips for Cheesy Ranch Pasta
- Use high-quality ingredients. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and real mayonnaise will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it al dente according to the package instructions.
- Use a large pot to cook the pasta so that it has plenty of room to move around.
- Add the cheese sauce to the pasta while it is still hot so that it melts and coats the pasta evenly.
- Serve the pasta immediately topped with additional Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and ranch dressing, if desired.
Conclusion
Cheesy ranch pasta is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. The creamy cheese sauce and the tangy ranch dressing make this dish a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a simple but delicious pasta dish, give cheesy ranch pasta a try.
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