Ham and Cheese Pasta with Ranch
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
520 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ham and Cheese Pasta with Ranch
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An easy one pot meal, this Ham and Cheese Pasta is a great way to use up leftover ham. It’s an easy pasta dinner that is packed with the ranch flavors. The kids seriously go crazy over this one!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 large yellow onion diced
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups cooked diced ham
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 16 oz penne pasta dry
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 cups sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the butter. Once melted, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the ham, parsley, garlic salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, dried dill, and onion powder to the pot. Stir and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the pasta and the water to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then place the lid on the pot and cook for 8 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is al dente, another 5-7 minutes more.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Then stir in the Monterey Jack cheese and the parmesan.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe was updated in 2022 to be turned into a one pot meal. In the original recipe, you would cook the pasta separately. Then you would make a sauce by melting 1 tablespoon of butter and whisking in 1 tablespoon of flour. Whisk in 1 cup of milk and cook until thickened. Then add the rest of the ingredients and stir together, including the pasta.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of recipe
Calories
520kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
900mg
(38%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 900mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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