One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage (Printable Format)
Creamy ranch sausage pasta with white cheddar, spinach, and roasted peppers—all in one skillet for easy weeknight meals.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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12 ounces rotini pasta
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14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
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1 and 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix
→ Cooking Liquids
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2 cups milk
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2 cups chicken broth
→ Flavor Base
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Vegetables
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2 cups baby spinach
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1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
→ Seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until both sides are golden brown. Remove sausage and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Pour in chicken broth and milk, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in ranch seasoning mix and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add rotini pasta to the pan, making sure most of it is submerged. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
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Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in shredded white cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Fold in baby spinach and chopped roasted red peppers. Cook just until the spinach is slightly wilted.
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Return browned sausage to the skillet and stir to combine all ingredients. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
# Supplementary Details:
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For maximum creaminess, add cheese gradually over low heat to prevent clumping.