One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta
Get ready to indulge in a cozy, creamy delight with One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta! This comforting dish combines tender rotini pasta with juicy sausage, all enveloped in a dreamy white cheddar ranch sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With just one pan to clean, you’ll have more time to enjoy this heartwarming meal with your loved ones. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or treating yourself, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your dinner rotation!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 14 oz chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- 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
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown the sliced chicken sausage until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and milk, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in ranch seasoning and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add rotini pasta and cover the pan; cook for about 12–15 minutes until al dente.
- Lower the heat and gradually stir in shredded white cheddar until melted.
- Fold in baby spinach and roasted red peppers, allowing spinach to wilt slightly.
- Return the browned sausage to the skillet; season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg