Taste of Home
Ranch Pasta
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
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
Ingredients
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2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
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2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend
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1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup ranch salad dressing
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
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2 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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