Cheddar Ranch Pasta (Printable Version)
One-pan creamy cheddar pasta with smoked sausage, ranch flavors, spinach, and roasted red peppers.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Liquids and Pasta
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2 cups chicken broth
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12 oz rotini pasta
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2 cups milk
→ Cheese and Protein
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1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar
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14 oz smoked sausage, sliced thin
→ Veggies and Seasoning
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3 minced garlic cloves
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Salt and pepper as you like
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix
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1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
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2 cups baby spinach
→ Fats
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
# Guide to Cooking:
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Add the sausage back into the pan. Mix everything well. Season it with salt and pepper then get it on the table right away.
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Carefully stir in the spinach and roasted peppers. Let the spinach soften just a bit.
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Turn the heat down low. Slowly mix in the shredded cheddar until the sauce gets nice and smooth.
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Chuck the rotini into the liquid, make sure it's mostly covered. Put a lid on and cook on medium, stirring now and then, until the pasta's just right, about 12 to 15 minutes.
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Pour in milk and chicken broth, scrape up any tasty bits stuck at the bottom. Stir in the ranch seasoning and let it simmer gently.
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In the same skillet, melt your butter. Toss in the minced garlic and cook until you can smell it, around half a minute.
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Heat up the olive oil on medium-high. Fry the sausage slices until golden on both sides. Take them out and keep them aside.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and creaminess.