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

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.