Description

Get ready to fall head over heels for this One-Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta! This easy dinner idea is the ultimate cozy comfort food, combining tender rotini pasta, juicy caramelized sausage, and a creamy white cheddar ranch sauce that’s pure magic. It’s a perfect quick dinner for busy nights, a hearty lunch option, or even a brilliant choice for simple meal prep. Whether you’re hunting for delicious food ideas, healthy snack twists, or new breakfast ideas with a savory touch, this one-pan wonder will totally inspire your next meal. Velvety, rich, and packed with big flavors, this easy recipe will quickly earn a spot in your weekly rotation!

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz rotini pasta
14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add sausage slices and brown them until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Pour in the chicken broth and milk, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in the ranch seasoning mix and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add rotini pasta and ensure it’s mostly submerged. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente (12–15 minutes).
Lower the heat and gradually stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
Fold in baby spinach and roasted red peppers. Allow the spinach to wilt slightly.
Return the sausage to the pan and stir everything together.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes