One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta
A creamy, cheesy, and comforting pasta dish made with rotini, sausage, white cheddar, and ranch dressing, all cooked in one pan.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce
- 8 oz rotini pasta Cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup ranch dressing Use your favorite brand
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded For melting into the sauce
Protein and Vegetables
- 12 oz sausage Use chicken or turkey sausage
- 1 small onion, diced Sauté for flavor
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Add to the sauté for flavor
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing the sausage and vegetables
- to taste salt For seasoning
- to taste pepper For seasoning
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Sausage
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until caramelized.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan, sauté until softened.
Combine Ingredients
- Stir in the cooked pasta and ranch dressing, mixing until well combined.
- Add shredded white cheddar cheese, and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Create this dish in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal. Feel free to customize the sausage and pasta types to fit dietary preferences, and add veggies for more nutrition.