Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with BBQ Ranch Meatball Cheddar Pasta, a quick one‑pan dinner that blends smoky BBQ sauce, cool ranch dressing, and melty cheddar cheese into a hearty pasta dish. Juicy beef meatballs simmer in chicken broth, absorbing the tangy flavors while the pasta cooks right in the sauce, creating a creamy, cheesy coating. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe serves four and delivers a satisfying blend of smoky, creamy, and savory notes perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef meatballs
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta directly to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, about 10‑12 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture. Cover for a minute, then stir until cheese melts and coats everything.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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