One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta
Get ready to indulge in a creamy and flavorful One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta that will quickly become your go-to comfort food! This easy-to-make dish features tender rotini pasta, juicy smoked sausage, and a rich white cheddar ranch sauce, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a hearty meal that satisfies the whole family. Customize it with your favorite veggies or switch up the proteins for a delightful twist on this savory classic. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a delicious meal that combines convenience with mouthwatering flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1.5 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the sausage slices until golden, then set aside.
- Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and milk; scrape browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in ranch seasoning and bring to a simmer.
- Add rotini pasta and cover; cook until al dente (12–15 minutes).
- Lower heat and gradually stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Fold in spinach and roasted red peppers; let spinach wilt.
- Return sausage to the skillet and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg