Ultimate Comfort Food 1-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Pasta
A creamy, one-pan pasta dish combining Italian sausage, white cheddar, and ranch dressing for a nostalgic yet adventurous flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (removed from casings)
- 1 lb pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add the pasta to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and milk; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in white cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or additional cheese if desired.
Notes
This dish is customizable; feel free to add vegetables or adjust the spice level as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg