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Creamy white cheddar ranch sausage pasta with rotini, sliced browned sausage, wilted greens, and bits of red pepper in a cheesy sauce.

One Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta

A creamy, dreamy one-skillet dinner combining smoky sausage, tender rotini, and a lush white cheddar ranch sauce. It cooks in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 680kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Deep Skillet (Must have lid)
  • 1 Chef Knife (For chopping)
  • 1 Box grater (For cheese)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds - Andouille works for spice
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced - Adds sweetness and crunch
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced - Fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil - For searing sausage
  • 1 lb dry rotini or fusilli pasta - Uncooked
  • 4 cups chicken broth - Low sodium preferred
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz) - Hidden Valley style
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika - Enhances smoky flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream - Room temperature
  • 2 cups white sharp cheddar cheese, shredded - Freshly grated only
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped - Optional garnish

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage slices.
  • Remove sausage, then add diced red pepper to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in broth, heavy cream, ranch seasoning, and paprika, then stir in uncooked pasta.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  • Return the sausage to the pan, toss to coat, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Shred the cheese from a block for the smoothest sauce texture; pre-shredded cheese can make the sauce grainy.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 680kcal (34%) | Carbohydrates: 62g (21%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 38g (58%) | Saturated Fat: 18g (113%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 1250mg (54%) | Potassium: 350mg (10%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 1200IU (24%) | Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) | Calcium: 350mg (35%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)