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Ham and Cheese Pasta with Ranch

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Then stir in the Monterey Jack cheese and the parmesan.
  5. 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

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

% 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.