One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Pasta
This comforting one-pan pasta dish combines savory sausage, creamy white cheddar, and zesty ranch seasoning for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ Onion diced
- 1 lb Smoked sausage sliced into coins
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning
- 2 cups Dry pasta such as penne or rotini
- 2 cups Shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, ranch seasoning, and dry pasta.
- Stir everything together, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10–12 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
- Stir in white cheddar cheese until creamy and melted. Serve hot!
Notes
Customize with your favorite pasta shape or add spinach for extra greens. Leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day!