Best Ranch Ham N Cheese Pasta Recipes

PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 lb deli ham (in 1 piece, not sliced)
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch dressing

Steps:

Pour the frozen peas into a colander.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions until 'al dente'. Drain the pasta by pouring it into the colander over the peas (the hot pasta will thaw the peas while you complete the preparation of the salad).
Cube the ham and saute it until lightly browned.
Mix the warm pasta, peas, tomato, ham, and mushrooms in a large bowl. Add the ranch dressing and toss until all salad ingredients are well coated (I usually use almost all of the bottle).
Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.2, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 1420.3, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 19.4

RANCH PASTA

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend
1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 cup ranch salad dressing
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry or 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , 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., 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 Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over pasta mixture., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown and bubbly, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 841mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

RANCH HAM AND PASTA SALAD

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Try a new twist on an easy dinner salad. It's easy to customize with what you have on hand.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 unpeeled small new potatoes, cubed (2 cups)
2 cups uncooked radiatore (nugget) pasta (6 ounces)
2 cups broccoli flowerets
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/4 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)
2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup ranch dressing
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in 4-quart Dutch oven; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; boil 4 minutes. Remove potatoes from water with slotted spoon.
Add pasta to boiling water in Dutch oven; cook and drain as directed on package, adding broccoli for last 2 minutes of cooking. Cool potatoes, pasta and broccoli slightly. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely chilled.
Mix potatoes, pasta, broccoli, ham, bell peppers and onions in large glass or plastic bowl. Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing and pepper; gently stir into potato mixture. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 350 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA

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A different way to do mac and cheese with the addition of ham and using Colby cheese in the sauce. Yum!

Provided by Marie

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon mustard
3 1/2 cups shredded colby cheese
1/2 lb ham, cut into small chunks
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook and drain pasta per package directions.
Melt butter over low heat and saute garlic in it for 30 seconds.
Whisk in flour and salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
Gradually stir in milk and heat to a boil, stirring constantly.
Stir in mustard and Colby cheese and cook, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted.
Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce.
Pour into ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1842.2, Fat 107.4, SaturatedFat 64.8, Cholesterol 353, Sodium 3989.3, Carbohydrate 114.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 102