Ranch Pasta

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Creamy ranch, melty cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping come together in this easy, comforting pasta dish.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup ranch salad dressing
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl, mix Italian cheese blend, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream and salad dressing. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Fold in spinach. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  3. Tear French bread into pieces; place in a food processor. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. Toss bread crumbs with oil, lemon zest, parsley, garlic salt and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  4. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown and bubbly, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 436 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

I came up with this ranch pasta after making recipes for a bridal shower. It was party day and I needed to take some shortcuts! Everyone loves the simple Parmesan ranch white sauce, and it's easy to throw in veggies you have on hand. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California
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