One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta: Creamy Easy Dinner Recipe
This one-pan white cheddar ranch sausage magic pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting easy dinner recipe packed with smoky sausage, ranch flavor, and tender pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown sausage slices. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, milk, and ranch seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta and cook covered until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in white cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Add spinach and roasted red peppers and let spinach wilt.
- Return sausage to skillet and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Notes
- Stir pasta frequently to prevent sticking.
- Add extra broth if sauce thickens too much.
- Fresh spinach can be swapped with kale if preferred.