Description
Get ready to savor the creamy goodness of One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta! This delightful dish combines tender rotini pasta, juicy caramelized sausage, and a rich white cheddar ranch sauce—all cooked in a single pan for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this hearty recipe is both comforting and versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful meal that’s sure to impress your family or guests. Dive into this creamy pasta magic and make it a staple in your dinner rotation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add sausage slices and brown until golden on both sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk; scrape browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in ranch seasoning mix and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add rotini pasta; cover and cook for 12–15 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat and stir in shredded white cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Fold in spinach and roasted red peppers; allow spinach to wilt slightly.
- Return sausage to the pan and combine well.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg