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Make Quick Creamy Ranch Pasta Dinner Tonight
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
550
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring creamy ranch flavor, cherry tomatoes, and optional spinach for a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
pasta
8
oz
pasta (any shape)
sauce
1
cup
heavy cream
1
packet
ranch dressing mix
1
cup
grated parmesan cheese
vegetables
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
cup
cherry tomatoes, halved
1
cup
spinach (optional)
seasonings
to taste
salt and pepper
for garnish
fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
Heat olive oil in a skillet; add cherry tomatoes and cook 2-3 mins.
Stir in heavy cream and ranch mix; simmer gently.
Add cooked pasta and Parmesan; stir to combine.
Optional: add spinach; cook 2 mins until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Calories:
550
kcal
Cost:
$12
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
pasta